The Wayne and Shan Russell Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMontgomery, Alabama · EIN 63-1137357 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$108K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
23% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stegall Seminary Scholarship Foundation | Montgomery, AL | General operations | $25,000 |
| Alabama Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries | Birmingham, AL | General operations | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Birmingham, AL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Brantwood's Children's Home | Montgomery, AL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Children's Harbor | Alexander City, AL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Birmingham, AL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Faith Broadcasting Inc | Montgomery, AL | General operations | $5,000 |
| King's Home | Chelsea, AL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Montgomery Area Food Bank | Montgomery, AL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Montgomery Cancer Wellness Foundation | Montgomery, AL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Montgomery, AL | General operations | $5,000 |
| 1819 News | Birmingham, AL | General operations | $3,000 |
| Alabama Childhood Food Solutions | Sylacauga, AL | General operations | $3,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General operations | $3,000 |
| Family Sunshine Center | Montgomery, AL | General operations | $3,000 |
| First Choice Women's Medical Center | Montgomery, AL | General operations | $3,000 |
| One Place Family Justice Center | Montgomery, AL | General operations | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Washington, DC | General operations | $2,500 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Ranson, WV | General operations | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $150 | 1 |
| 2023 | $35,150 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612579349100731
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-1137357
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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