Russ Family Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 84-3975144 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $14,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LARRY C RUSS |
|---|---|
| Address | 12424 WILSHIRE BLVD 12TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90025 |
| Phone | 3108267474 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING, INDICATING CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND IRS CHARITABLE QUALIFICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND SUPPORTS TO VARIOUS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | Support jewish philantropic initiatives | $25,000 |
| Sinai Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Support organizations goals | $17,605 |
| Cedar Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Support organizations goals | $14,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | New York, NY | Support cultural relations with israel | $7,500 |
| Standwithus | Los Angeles, CA | To educate about israel and fight rising antisemitism | $7,500 |
| Jewish Graduate Student Initiative | Los Angeles, CA | To support jewish graduate students. | $7,500 |
| Afins | New York, NY | Support organizations goals | $5,000 |
| Tower Cancer Research | Beverly Hills, CA | Support organizations goals | $4,850 |
| Young Israel of North Beverly Hills | Beverly Hills, CA | Support organizations goals | $2,500 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Support organizations goals | $2,000 |
| Friends of Duvdevan Israel | Southfield, MI | Support organizations goals | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,455 | 11 |
| 2023 | $141,850 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543079349101264
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3975144
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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