Russell Foundation
Accepts applications
Russell Foundation is a private foundation in Irving, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $116,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$116,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,000 the year before.
29% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $94,300 | 17 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $106,000 | 22 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $116,000 | 21 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John J Flowers 2116 Aristocrat Dr, Irving, TX 75063-3476 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 274-5808 |
| What to submit | No specific format required |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Russell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $76,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $17,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $12,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Honduras Educational Development Assistance Corp | Supporting the creation of infrastructure where children and young adults are offered a vocational and educational curriculum. | $12,500 |
| Synergy Indoor | Provides a place where young performers from across the Rio Grande Valley discover their potential, their confidence, and their sense of belonging. | $8,000 |
| The Art of Manhood Inc | Mentors young men to become productive men for their current and future endeavors. | $7,500 |
| Crossover Restoration Foundation | After-school program that uses the restoration of classic vehicles to draw and train troubled teens | $5,500 |
| Association for Independent Living | Elevate residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities to their highest independence and interdependence through life skills, education and vocational guidance. | $5,000 |
| Austin Bat Cave | Tutors work one-on-one with youth to inspire these burgeoning authors with a passion for reading, writing, and learning. | $5,000 |
| Be Strong | National charity on mission to save and improve the lives of our youth using a peer-to-peer approach. | $5,000 |
| Children First Counseling Center | Dedicated to providing hope and healing through comprehensive counseling and education services for individuals of all ages | $5,000 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | Provide what abused children urgently need today to thrive tomorrow. | $5,000 |
| Drug Prevention Resources | To ignite communities to work together to protect and strengthen youth resiliency | $5,000 |
| Forerunner Mentoring | Fulfill the potential of every young man in Lake Highlands growing up without a father-figure at home by providing mentoring, programs, and family support | $5,000 |
| Hero Kids Foundation | Aims is to provide a multidisciplinary approach to promote and support Military & First Responders children, together with the whole family, utilizing animal-assisted therapies along with nature-based activities. | $5,000 |
| Housing Forward | Development and implementation of an effective homeless response system to make homelessnessrare, brief, and non-recurringin Dallas and Collin Counties | $5,000 |
| Irving Family Advocacy Center | Provide a coordinated collaborative response to violent crime in the community and be a mental health resource to prevent further violence and trauma in Irving. | $5,000 |
| NFTE South | Programs that foster an entrepreneurial mindset and develop startup skills, ensuring their success in an ever-changing world, with the support of a highly trained corps of teachers | $5,000 |
| Phased IN Project | transitional living program for emancipated foster youth learning basic life skills to prepare them for independent living. | $5,000 |
| Survive and Thrive Education | Devoted to empowering and enabling young people ages (12-24), primarily from marginalized circumstances, to become productive citizens in society | $5,000 |
| Texas Diaper Bank | Providing Diapers, Incontinence Supplies, and Menstrual Essentials To Families in Need | $5,000 |
| The Rock Program | serve students during the school day, help them find what they need and listen when they need a kind ear, so they will thrive and feel valued. | $5,000 |
| The TREE of North Texas | Committed to the educational growth and development of low income children through providing supplies and meals. | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | grants funds to charities and awards scholarships to students throughout the Hill Country | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John J Flowers
- J Jefferson Flowers
- Harriett T Flowers
- Michael K Bredemeier
- Sarah Bredemeier Martin
- Richmond C Flowers
- Laura R Freeman
Questions people ask
Does Russell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Russell Foundation give?
$116,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Russell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John J Flowers (CEO and President), J Jefferson Flowers (Director), Harriett T Flowers (Director) and Michael K Bredemeier (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Russell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.