Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlexander City, Alabama · EIN 63-0930330 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$724K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$14M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Harbor | Ecletic, AL | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | Crimson standard fund - athletic scholarships/ russell scholarships | $105,000 |
| University of Alabama Library | Tuscaloosa, AL | Russell-Hendrix university libraries endowment for excellence | $85,000 |
| Lake Martin Area United Way | Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Adelia Russell Library | Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Arise | Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Alexander City Schools Education Foundation | Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Mainstreet Alexander City | Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Alexander City Chamber of Commerce | Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Russell Farm Baptist Church | Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center | Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Alexander City First United Methodist Church | Alexander City, AL | Children's ministry $5000/unrestricted $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Lake Martin Area Humane Society | Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Alexander City Board of Education | Alexander City, AL | Hippy program | $10,000 |
| Backpack Buddies | Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bryant Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program | Birmingham, AL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Alexander City Housing Authority | Alexander City, AL | Southeastern regional council basketball & cheer tournament | $5,000 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Alexander City, AL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Service Dogs of Alabama | Hope Hull, AL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lake Martin Area United Way | Alexander City, AL | After the bell program | $4,000 |
| Benjamin Russell High School | Alexander City, AL | Special needs field trip | $3,000 |
| Alexander City Rotary Club | Alexander City, AL | Dolly parton reading initiative | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $723,500 | 23 |
| 2023 | $699,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513119349101621
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-0930330
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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