Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $440,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $102,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$440,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$102,000
- Assets$36.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $540,000 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $660,000 | 51 | $28.4 million |
| 2023 | $540,000 | 39 | $33.5 million |
| 2024 | $440,000 | 43 | $36.7 million |
How to apply
Tom Russell Charitable Foundation 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 Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $181,000 |
| New York | 9 | $85,500 |
| Illinois | 5 | $70,000 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | $45,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $12,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $5,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $102,000 |
| Donka Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Henderson Collegiate | General & Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| PS 70 Max Schoenfeld | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chess-In-The-Schools Inc | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Latino Educational Achievement Partnership | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Council of Urban Professionals Institute | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General & Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| A Better Chance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Colorado Womens Education Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| KIPP Okc Public Schools | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Positive Tomorrows Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| SE Raleigh Promise Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| A Place at the Table | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Calvary Temple Church of Naperville | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Central Oklahoma American Indian Health Council in | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Center for Truth, Racial Healing and Reconciliation | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center | $5,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gads Hill Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | in support of the Back Buddies Program | $5,000 |
| Ivy Haywood Education Initiative Ihei Corp | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Juvenile Protective Association | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Young Mens Christian Association of the Triang | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nigerian Health Care Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| PS 70 Max Schoenfeld | Chess program | $3,500 |
| Duke University | Duke University Libraries Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Duke University | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Marcy Lab Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | Education programs for children at the Dix Park | $1,000 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Leadership Newark Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Newark Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kwadwo Acheampong
- J Kirby Aiken
- Dawn Arthur
- John L Bishop
- Crawford Crenshaw
- David S Lindquist
Questions people ask
Does Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$440,000 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kwadwo Acheampong (Dir), J Kirby Aiken (Sec, Senior Dir), Dawn Arthur (Dir) and John L Bishop (VP, Senior Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.