Russell Family Foundation
Historical FunderWichita, Kansas · EIN 20-8838539 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$70K
Organizations funded0
Typical grantUnknown
Total assets$1.7M
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | COMMERCE TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Address | ATTN JESS SOJKA PO BOX 637, WICHITA KS 67201 |
| Phone | 3162614772 |
| Form and materials | EACH APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH AND RESUME SETTING FORTH ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND, EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND ANY MATTERS PERTINENT TO FINANCIAL NEED. EACH RESUME MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A GRADE TRANSCRIPT THAT HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY AN APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ELIGIBILITY SELECTION CRITERIA CONSISTS OF GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KANSAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOS. 283, 286 AND 490 OR THEIR SUCCESSORS. CRITERIA FOR RECEIVING A SCHOLARSHIP SHALL BE BOTH FINANCIAL NEED AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE (TOP 50% OF GRADUATING CLASS). APPLICANT MUST BE A FULL TIME STUDENT ENTERING A COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, GRADUATE SCHOOL, PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL, TRADE SCHOOL, VOCATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP OR INTERNSHIP. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
No grants to organizations were itemized on this return.
The return also lists 34 grants to individuals ($69,970). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,970 | 34 |
| 2024 | $76,050 | 39 |
| 2023 | $78,172 | 40 |
| 2021 | $84,721 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601609349101220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8838539
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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