Russo Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFairfield, Connecticut · EIN 06-1552407 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$43K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$284K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
36% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | Various programs | $26,000 |
| Lauralton Hall | Milford, CT | Scholarship fund | $6,000 |
| Curtis Summer Camp Fund Inc | Fairfield, CT | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | New York, NY | Research | $1,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | Various programs | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Research | $1,000 |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Various programs | $500 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Various programs | $500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Trumbull, CT | Various programs | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Bridgeport, CT | Various programs | $500 |
| The Center for Family Justice | Bridgeport, CT | Various programs | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $31,200 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502659349100525
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1552407
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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