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The Raymond F Russell Fund

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 236409254

The Raymond F Russell Fund is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,410 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $29,410 and the largest $29,410. 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 the same as $29,410 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$29,7601$663,754
2024$29,4101$694,323
2025$29,4101$739,489

How to apply

The Raymond F Russell Fund 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 The Raymond F Russell Fund funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$29,410

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
General operating$29,410

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Raymond F Russell Fund accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Raymond F Russell Fund give?

$29,410 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $29,410.

Who runs The Raymond F Russell Fund?

Its 2025 filing lists Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).

What does The Raymond F Russell Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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