Private foundation · EIN 52-2048715 · Washington, District of Columbia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alice and Russell True 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: 17 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $50K. 65% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$1.2M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in DC
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCTo endow a health advocacy rotation at the health justice alliance$300K
Washington National CathedralWashinton, DCTo be used as outlined in the gift agreement of march 10, 2022$230K
Latin American Youth Center IncWashington, DCTo support layc's ongoing programs$100K
Washington National Eye CenterWashington, DCTo provide eye care to indigent dc area residents$90K
Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CATo provide wheelchairs for use by indigent individuals in developing countries$80K
Washington Tennis & Education FoundationWashington, DCTo support wtefs tennis and education programs helping at-risk children in the washington, dc area$70K
Iona Senior ServicesWashington, DCTo support individuals as they experience the challenges and opportunities of aging$60K
Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VTContribution to the alice & russell true scholarship fund (established in 2005)$50K
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan WashingtonWashington, DCTo provide direct services to low-income women and girls$50K
So Others Might Eat (some)Washington, DCTo support some's health services$50K
Capital Aea Food BankWashington, DCTo help make food available to individuals in the dc area struggling with hunger$40K
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncNew York, NYTo help protect civil liberties in the united states$20K
Holton-Arms SchoolBethesda, MDTo support the education of its students, the 1968 endowed fund, and the 2024-25 holton fund$20K
Bread for the CityWashington, DCTo help provide ongoing services to the dc community$10K
Community Youth AdvanceHyattsville, MDTo support its educational and mentoring programs helping disadvantaged students (k-12) to excel$10K
Jublilee Jobs IncWashington, DCTo support jublilee jobs' employment program$10K
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXTo support services provided by mercy ships$10K

By state: District of Columbia 11 · California 1 · Vermont 1 · Maryland 2 · New York 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Alice and Russell True Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Alice and Russell True 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 Alice and Russell True Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 17 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Alice and Russell True Foundation give?

District of Columbia (11 grants), California (1 grants), Vermont (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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