Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 36-6082517 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$440K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$36.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter School Inc | Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $102,000 |
| Donka Incorporated | Wheaton, IL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Henderson Collegiate | Henderson, NC | General & Unrestricted | $22,500 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | Addison, TX | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Bronx, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association | Oklahoma City, OK | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chess-In-The-Schools Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Latino Educational Achievement Partnership | Durham, NC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Council of Urban Professionals Institute | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Prep for Prep | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $13,500 |
| A Better Chance Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Colorado Womens Education Foundation | Boulder, CO | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation | Crazy Horse, SD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kipp Okc Public Schools | Oklahoma City, OK | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Positive Tomorrows Inc | Oklahoma City, OK | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Se Raleigh Promise Inc | Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| A Place at the Table | Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Calvary Temple Church of Naperville | Naperville, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Central Oklahoma American Indian Health Council in | Oklahoma City, OK | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Center for Truth, Racial Healing and Reconciliation | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center | $5,000 |
| Erie Family Health Center Inc | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gads Hill Center | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | Raleigh, NC | in support of the Back Buddies Program | $5,000 |
| Ivy Haywood Education Initiative Ihei Corp | Port St Lucie, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Juvenile Protective Association | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Young Mens Christian Association of the Triang | Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nigerian Health Care Foundation | Wayne, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld | Bronx, NY | Chess program | $3,500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Duke University Libraries Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| Inter-Faith Food Shuttle | Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | Andover, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Marcy Lab Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Leelanau Conservancy | Leland, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | Raleigh, NC | Education programs for children at the Dix Park | $1,000 |
| Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy | Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jackie Robinson Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Leadership Newark Inc | Newark, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Newark Alliance Inc | Newark, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Other Side Academy | Salt Lake City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tools & Tiaras Inc | Jamaica, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $440,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $540,000 | 39 |
| 2022 | $660,000 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600149349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6082517
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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