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Russell Mace Foundation

Preselected recipients only Reno, Nevada · EIN 862121387

Russell Mace Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $152,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $92,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $325,000 the year before.

33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$280,0007$279,000
2024$325,0007$683,185
2025$152,0006$1.1 million

How to apply

Russell Mace 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Russell Mace Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Montana.

StateGrantsAmount
Montana1$92,000
Nevada3$45,000
Wyoming1$10,000
California1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Yellowstone Club Community Foundation
Bozeman, MT
UnrestrictedUnrestricted$92,000
Truckee Meadows Community College Foundation
Reno, NV
Unrestricted$25,000
Univeristy of Nevada Reno Foundation
Reno, NV
Unrestricted$10,000
Friends of Ace High School
Reno, NV
Unrestricted$10,000
Grand Teton Music Festival
Jackson, WY
Unrestricted$10,000
For 4 Paws
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Unrestricted$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Russell Mace Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Russell Mace Foundation give?

$152,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Russell Mace Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James G Mace (Officer) and Pamela K Russell (Officer).

What does Russell Mace Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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