Russo Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyOrchard Park, New York · EIN 16-1339086 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$406K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
25% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Medical | $60,000 |
| Feedmore Wny | Buffalo, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Mercy Hospital Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Medical | $30,000 |
| Palm Beach Police Dept | Palm Beach, FL | Public service | $30,000 |
| Project 33 Memorial Foundation | Hamburg, NY | Educational | $30,000 |
| Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department | Hamburg, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Hospital Foundation Wny | Buffalo, NY | Medical | $25,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General | $25,000 |
| John R Oishei Children's Hospital | Buffalo, NY | Medical | $20,000 |
| Kaleida Health Fdn | Buffalo, NY | Medical | $20,000 |
| The Jacobs Institute | Buffalo, NY | Medical | $20,000 |
| Village of Hamburg | Hamburg, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Hamburg Police Dept | Hamburg, NY | Public service | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Fdn for Parkinson | Hagerstown, MD | Medical | $10,000 |
| SPCA Erie County | Tonawanda, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Wings of Flight Hope | Orchard Park, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Hamburg Alumni Foundation | Hamburg, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Mercy Flight | Buffalo, NY | Medical | $5,000 |
| Be an Angel - Help a Child | Houston, TX | General | $3,000 |
| Warm the Children Fund | Higganum, CT | General | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $405,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $316,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501359349104705
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1339086
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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