Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Orchard Park, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $405,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$405,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $316,000 the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $316,000 | 20 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $405,500 | 20 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Russo Family 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 Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $300,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Medical | $60,000 |
| Feedmore Wny | General | $50,000 |
| Mercy Hospital Foundation | Medical | $30,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Dept | Public service | $30,000 |
| Project 33 Memorial Foundation | Educational | $30,000 |
| Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department | General | $25,000 |
| Hospital Foundation Wny | Medical | $25,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| John R Oishei Children's Hospital | Medical | $20,000 |
| Kaleida Health Fdn | Medical | $20,000 |
| The Jacobs Institute | Medical | $20,000 |
| Village of Hamburg | General | $15,000 |
| Hamburg Police Dept | Public service | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Fdn for Parkinson | Medical | $10,000 |
| SPCA Erie County | General | $10,000 |
| Wings of Flight Hope | General | $10,000 |
| Hamburg Alumni Foundation | Educational | $5,000 |
| Mercy Flight | Medical | $5,000 |
| Be an Angel - Help A Child | General | $3,000 |
| Warm the Children Fund | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph L Russo
- John A Russo
- Celia Russo
Questions people ask
Does Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$405,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph L Russo (President), John A Russo (Secretary/Treasurer) and Celia Russo (Vice President).
What does Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and community development.