Private foundation · EIN 27-1521484 · Alamo, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Larussa Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $86K total, median $3,000. 57% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$86K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cat TownOakland, CACharity$12K
Animal Rescue CorpsWashington, DCCharity$10K
Finding a Best FriendStockton, CACharity$7,000
Furever Feline Cate RescueMilwaukie, ORCharity$5,561
Spike's K9 FundVirginia Beach, VADonation$5,000
Happy Cat IncCoram, NYCharity$4,000
Full Circle CatsOakland, CACharity$3,120
Animal Fix ClinicRichmond, CACharity$3,090
Puppy Rescue MissionCelina, TXCharity$3,061
Abandoned AngelsRogersville, TNCharity$3,000
Cc4cWalnut Creek, CACharity$3,000
CareSherman Oaks, CACharity$3,000
K9 Paw Print RescuePittsburg, CACharity$3,000
Save Our Cats and Kittens From FeliDavis, CACharity$3,000
Famous Fido Rescue and AdoptionChicago, ILDonation$3,000
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog SanctuaryPetaluma, CACharity$3,000
Hugs for HarryLafayette, CACharity$3,000
Wags Whiskers Pet RescueChico, CACharity$2,500
Nickel City Canine Rescue IncWilliamsville, NYCharity$2,500
Save a Kitty IncCanyon Country, CACharity$2,000
Arizona Chihuahua Rescue IncMesa, AZCharity$2,000

By state: California 12 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 2 · Oregon 1 · Virginia 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

The Larussa Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alamo, California, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 The Larussa Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Larussa Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $86K across 21 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does The Larussa Family Foundation give?

California (12 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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