Private foundation · EIN 47-5269692 · Baytown, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gene and Loretta Russell 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $486K total, median $243K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$486K
Median grant
$243K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of BaytownBaytown, TXUnrestricted contribution$485K
Texas District of Lutheran ChurchRound Rock, TXUnrestricted contribution$1,000

About this foundation

Gene and Loretta Russell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Baytown, Texas, administered in care of Stephen Doncarlos, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Gene and Loretta Russell Foundation 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 Gene and Loretta Russell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $486K across 2 grants, a median of $243K.

Where does Gene and Loretta Russell Foundation give?

Texas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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