Russell Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Russell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wichita, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,970 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,970
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.7 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $76,050 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $84,721 | 41 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $78,172 | 39 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $76,050 | 38 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $69,970 | 32 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Commerce Trust Company Attn Jess Sojka PO Box 637, Wichita, KS 67201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (316) 261-4772 |
| What to submit | Each applicant will be required to submit a biographical sketch and resume setting forth academic qualifications, background, extra-curricular activities, and any matters pertinent to financial need. Each resume must be accompanied by a grade transcript that has been verified by an appropriate official of the high school. |
| Restrictions | Eligibility selection criteria consists of graduating high school students in Kansas unified school district nos. 283, 286 and 490 or their successors. Criteria for receiving a scholarship shall be both financial need and academic excellence (top 50% of graduating class). Applicant must be a full time student entering a college, university, graduate school, professional school, trade school, vocational apprenticeship or internship. |
What Russell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 29 | $66,595 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,250 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $2,625 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $6,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $4,715 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $4,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $4,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $3,250 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $3,250 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $3,250 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $2,280 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $2,200 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $2,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $1,600 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $1,600 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $1,600 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $1,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $1,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $1,500 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $1,200 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $1,100 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $1,000 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $800 |
| Individual | Educational scholarships | $625 |
Officers and trustees
- Commerce Bank
- Rex Duryea Thru October
- Bonita Duryea
Questions people ask
Does Russell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Russell Family Foundation give?
$69,970 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Russell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Commerce Bank (Co-Trustee), Rex Duryea Thru October (Co-Trustee) and Bonita Duryea (Co-Trustee).
What does Russell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.