Benjamin & Roberta Russell Educational & Charitable Fdn Inc
Invitation OnlyAlexander City, Alabama · EIN 63-0393126 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$868K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$18.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $21,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
13% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Hospital Foundation Inc | Alexander City, AL | Contribution | $150,000 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Scholarships | $111,000 |
| Alexander City Board of Education | Alexander City, AL | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Childrens Harbor Inc | Alexander City, AL | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Southern Preparatory Academy | Camphill, AL | Contribution | $74,191 |
| Arise Inc | Alexander City, AL | Contribution | $40,000 |
| University of Alabama | University, AL | Scholarships | $35,200 |
| Benjamin Russell High School | Alexander City, AL | Contribution | $31,000 |
| Southern Union Community College | Opelike, AL | Scholarships | $21,000 |
| University of Alabama-Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Scholarships | $21,000 |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | Scholarships | $18,000 |
| Main Street Alexander City Inc | Alexander City, AL | Contribution | $17,000 |
| Troy University | Troy, AL | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| Camp Assca | Jacksons Gap, AL | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Lake Martin Humane Society | Alexander City, AL | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Central Al Community College | Alexander City, AL | Scholarships | $12,500 |
| Alexander City Schools Education Fd | Alexander City, AL | Contribution | $12,000 |
| Alexander City Meals on Wheels | Alexander City, AL | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | Montgomery, AL | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Backpack Buddies Inc | Alexander City, AL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Coosa County Dept of Human Resource | Rockford, AL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Tallapoosa Co Dept of Human Resourc | Dadeville, AL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Alex City Theatre II | Alexander City, AL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Northeastern Oklahoma A&m College | Miami, OK | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Huntingdon University | Montgomery, AL | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Miles College | Fairfield, AL | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Montevallo | Montevallo, AL | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Reeltown High School | Notasulga, AL | Contribution | $3,000 |
| Berry College | Mount Berry, GA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Excell Academy Paul Mitchell the Sc | Hoover, AL | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Florida A&m University | Tallahassee, FL | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Tennessee Tech University | Cookeville, TN | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Alabama A&m University | Normal, AL | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Mississippi | University, MS | Scholarships | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $867,891 | 37 |
| 2024 | $863,858 | 30 |
| 2023 | $806,500 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102437
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-0393126
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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