Alice and Russell True Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alice and Russell True Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$24.7 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
6% 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 | $1.1 million | 18 | $23.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 19 | $24.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 17 | $24.7 million |
How to apply
Alice and Russell True Foundation 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 Alice and Russell True Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 11 | $1.0 million |
| California | 1 | $80,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | To endow a health advocacy rotation at the health justice alliance | $300,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | To be used as outlined in the gift agreement of march 10, 2022 | $230,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center Inc | To support layc's ongoing programs | $100,000 |
| Washington National Eye Center | To provide eye care to indigent dc area residents | $90,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | To provide wheelchairs for use by indigent individuals in developing countries | $80,000 |
| Washington Tennis & Education Foundation | To support wtefs tennis and education programs helping at-risk children in the washington, dc area | $70,000 |
| Iona Senior Services | To support individuals as they experience the challenges and opportunities of aging | $60,000 |
| Middlebury College | Contribution to the alice & russell true scholarship fund (established in 2005) | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington | To provide direct services to low-income women and girls | $50,000 |
| So Others Might Eat (Some) | To support some's health services | $50,000 |
| Individual | $40,000 | |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | To help protect civil liberties in the united states | $20,000 |
| Holton-Arms School | To support the education of its students, the 1968 endowed fund, and the 2024-25 holton fund | $20,000 |
| Bread for the City | To help provide ongoing services to the dc community | $10,000 |
| Community Youth Advance | To support its educational and mentoring programs helping disadvantaged students (K-12) to excel | $10,000 |
| Jublilee Jobs Inc | To support jublilee jobs' employment program | $10,000 |
| Mercy Ships | To support services provided by mercy ships | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice True Gasch
- Linda Brown
- Lawrence True
Questions people ask
Does Alice and Russell True Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alice and Russell True Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Alice and Russell True Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alice True Gasch (President/Treasurer), Linda Brown (Secretary) and Lawrence True (Director).
What does Alice and Russell True Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.