Maggie and Earl Russell Foundation
Invitation OnlyLaguna Beach, California · EIN 95-4078318 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$162K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCS Foundation LA Founder Chapter | Torrance, CA | To support scholar awards to academically outstanding citizens | $40,000 |
| Net-Works Laguna Beach | Laguna Beach, CA | Provides local social services and faith-based support for Laguna Beach community members and the homeless | $25,000 |
| Muriel's Angels | Mission Viejo, CA | To support organization that provides funding for the special needs of children with physical and mental disabilities | $15,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | To support youth on their way to self sufficiency | $10,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | To support a foundation that plays an integral role in the Hoag Hospital success | $10,000 |
| Kings Academy | Laguna Niguel, CA | To support college preparatory K-12 Christian education | $9,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach | Laguna Beach, CA | To support the organization that helps young people to reach their full potential | $5,000 |
| Foundation Think Again | Los Angeles, CA | To support rehabilitation therapies to children severely affected by cancer and brain tumors | $5,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Irvine, CA | To provide wheelchairs to people with disabilities in developing countries | $5,000 |
| Laguna Food Pantry | Laguna Beach, CA | To support the organization that offers free groceries to families and individuals in need | $5,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To support the organization that changes lives of children that go through severe medical conditions | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | To support hospital ships that cure world's forgotten poor | $5,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | To support a charity that helps to overcome homelessness and become financially self-sufficient | $5,000 |
| Peace of Heaven Children's Paradise | Marysville, CA | To provide long-term housing and counseling to children who have experienced human trafficking | $5,000 |
| Bright Spark Learning | Costa Mesa, CA | To support the charity that helps children to discover their passions | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | To support the organization that provides medical care to people affected by conflict & disasters | $3,500 |
| Laguna Beach Community Clinic | Laguna Beach, CA | To support a non-for-profit clinic | $3,000 |
| Laguna Beach Seniors Inc | Laguna Beach, CA | To support the organization that supports the improvements of the lives of seniors | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $172,200 | 18 |
| 2023 | $156,675 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349100500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4078318
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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