Private foundation · EIN 20-3980555 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas a and Georgina T Russofoundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $668K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$668K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
LancasterhistoryorgLancaster, PACharitable distribution$250K
Lancaster General Health FoundationLancaster, PACharitable distribution$103K
Hospice and Community CareLancaster, PACharitable distribution$77K
Mount Gretna School of ArtMount Gretna, PACharitable distribution$72K
Lancaster Science FactoryLancaster, PACharitable distribution$50K
Nakedeye IncLancaster, PACharitable distribution$40K
Horizons at LcdsLancaster, PACharitable distribution$38K
Susquehanna Service DogsGrantville, PACharitable distribution$25K
Music for EveryoneLancaster, PACharitable distribution$15K

About this foundation

Thomas a and Georgina T Russofoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Thomas a Russo, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Thomas a and Georgina T Russofoundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Thomas a and Georgina T Russofoundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $668K across 9 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Thomas a and Georgina T Russofoundation give?

Pennsylvania (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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