The Russert Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-2115162 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $12,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | M ORTH |
|---|---|
| Address | 4907 ROCKWOOD PARKWAY NW, WASHINGTON DC 20016 |
| Phone | 2126972299 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS WILL BE AWARDED TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND FOUNDATIONS TO PROMOTE SCHOLARSHIP AND LEARNING AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH FINANCIAL AID. GRANTS WILL ALSO BE AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT AID AND ASSIST NEEDY AND UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN. |
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
92% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Boys and Girls Club | Nantucket, MA | Recreation and support for children | $60,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc | Fall River, MA | Renovation and preservation of st marys nantucket | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington | Washington, DC | Recreation and support for children | $25,000 |
| A Safe Place for Building Fund | Nantucket, MA | Provide supportive services to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking | $12,500 |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Raise funds for scholarships and financial aid, academic programs, faculty, and reimagined learning and campus spaces | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | Provide essential services to nantucket | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Inc | Nantucket, MA | Provide high quality health care for all individuals | $2,500 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital | Boston, MA | Provide patient care, research and educate the next generation of medical professionals | $2,000 |
| The American Ireland Fund | Boston, MA | Promotion and support of peace,culture, education and community development throughout ireland, and irish-related causes around the world | $1,500 |
| Nantucket Land and Water Council Inc | Nantucket, MA | Protect and a preserve a healthy environment on nantucket | $1,500 |
| Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corporation | Baltimore, MD | Serve a range of needs in the communities and neighborhoods of the national capital area | $1,500 |
| Nantucket Dreamland Foundation for Dream Big | Nantucket, MA | Strengthen year-round engagement | $1,000 |
| Womens Refugee Commission | New York, NY | Help dsiplaced refugees find safety, work, and access to services within the united states | $1,000 |
| Friends of Fairwinds Inc | Falmouth, MA | Provide behavioral health services to improve the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and addiction disorders | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $173,750 | 14 |
| 2023 | $127,465 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543199349100144
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2115162
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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