Russell Colgate Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Russell Colgate Fund Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $930,075 in 92 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $196,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$930,075
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$196,000
- Assets$21.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $870,459 | 91 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 95 | $21.3 million |
| 2025 | $930,075 | 92 | $21.9 million |
How to apply
Russell Colgate Fund Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Russell Colgate Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York. It also paid $18,428 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $385,142 |
| Massachusetts | 22 | $225,213 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $82,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $50,785 |
| Oregon | 12 | $47,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 5 | $27,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $18,107 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Academy of Art | General purposes | $196,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | Queen elisabeth competition | $34,428 |
| Project Bread | General purposes | $30,213 |
| Arlington Eats | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Denova Center for Justice | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Mereville Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | General purposes | $22,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General purposes | $21,107 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Fdn | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Colgate University | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Princeton University | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Ausable Club Preservation Foundation | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Guadalupe Center | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Nomadic Guardians Foundation | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Reading and Writing Ventures Fdn Inc | General purposes | $15,000 |
| The Welcome Project | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Mercy Ships | General purposes | $13,107 |
| Societe Des Amis du Louvre | General purposes | $12,000 |
| Arlington Center for the Arts | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Arlington Heating Assistance Fund | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Bruce Museum | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Cambridge Camping | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Central Asia Institute | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Housing Corporation of Arlington | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Naples Art Institute | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Somerville Homeless Coalition | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Matthews House | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Chapin School | General purposes | $10,000 |
| 4 Ocean Foundation | General purposes | $9,107 |
| Action Against Hunger USA | General purposes | $9,107 |
| Oregon Food Bank | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Pachamama Alliance | General purposes | $8,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General purposes | $7,000 |
| Friends of Putney School of Art & Design | General purposes | $6,428 |
| The Ironman Foundation | General purposes | $6,428 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Arlington Land Trust | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Arlington Youth Counseling Center | General purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell C Wilkinson
- John K Colgate Jr
- Mary C Kirk
Questions people ask
Does Russell Colgate Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Russell Colgate Fund Inc give?
$930,075 in tax year 2025, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Russell Colgate Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell C Wilkinson (President), John K Colgate Jr (Vice-Pres.) and Mary C Kirk (Secretary).
What does Russell Colgate Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.