Maurice and Lena Russo Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maurice and Lena Russo Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $371,392 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $90,000. 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$371,392
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $412,442 the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $412,442 | 126 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $371,392 | 69 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Maurice and Lena Russo Family 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 Maurice and Lena Russo Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York. It also paid $6,173 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | $157,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $122,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $21,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $12,800 |
| Maryland | 4 | $11,309 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $9,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $8,100 |
| Illinois | 3 | $5,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $5,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee (Kastoria Monument Project) | Charitable contribution | $90,000 |
| American Jewish Committee (For the Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki) | Charitable contribution | $23,000 |
| The Sephardic Temple | Charitable contribution | $16,950 |
| Colel Chabad | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable contribution | $12,500 |
| Association of Friends of Greek Jewry-Eran | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Charitable contribution | $9,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Charitable contribution | $9,000 |
| Gabrielle's Angel Foundation | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Ajc (The Jewish Community of Thessaloniki) | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Global Lyme Alliance | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| JTCC Tennis Gala | Charitable contribution | $7,000 |
| American Friends of Turkish Jewry | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Chabad Torah Center | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Magen David Adom | Charitable contribution | $4,800 |
| City Harvest | Charitable contribution | $4,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable contribution | $4,500 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Charitable contribution | $4,500 |
| USA for Unhcr | Charitable contribution | $4,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable contribution | $4,500 |
| Israel Magen Fund | Charitable contribution | $4,300 |
| Rabin Medical Center | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Nancy Lieberman Foundation | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem | Charitable contribution | $2,600 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center- Tel Hashomer Inc | Charitable contribution | $2,600 |
| American Sephardi Federation | Charitable contribution | $2,600 |
| Hadassah- the Women's Zionist Organization of America Inc | Charitable contribution | $2,600 |
| Pef- Nini Czopp Association | Charitable contribution | $2,573 |
| Care USA | Charitable contribution | $2,510 |
| American Friends of Rambam Medical Center | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Americares | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Feed the Hungry (FTH Hurricane Relief) | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Mercy Ships | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert V Russo
- Clifton Russo
- Lawrence Russo
Questions people ask
Does Maurice and Lena Russo Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maurice and Lena Russo Family Foundation give?
$371,392 in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Maurice and Lena Russo Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Albert V Russo (Director), Clifton Russo (Director) and Lawrence Russo (Director).
What does Maurice and Lena Russo Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.