Private foundation · EIN 63-0930330 · Alex City, Alabama

Adelia Russell Charitable 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: 23 grants paid, $724K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$724K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in AL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's HarborEcletic, ALUnrestricted$125K
Crimson Tide FoundationTuscaloosa, ALCrimson standard fund - athletic scholarships/ russell scholarships$105K
University of Alabama LibraryTuscaloosa, ALRussell-hendrix university libraries endowment for excellence$85K
Lake Martin Area United WayAlexander City, ALUnrestricted$70K
Adelia Russell LibraryAlexander City, ALUnrestricted$60K
AriseAlexander City, ALUnrestricted$60K
Alexander City Schools Education FoundationAlexander City, ALUnrestricted$35K
Mainstreet Alexander CityAlexander City, ALUnrestricted$35K
Alexander City Chamber of CommerceAlexander City, ALUnrestricted$20K
Russell Farm Baptist ChurchAlexander City, ALUnrestricted$20K
Tallapoosa Christian Crisis CenterAlexander City, ALUnrestricted$20K
Alexander City FIRST United Methodist ChurchAlexander City, ALChildren's ministry $5000/unrestricted $10,000$15K
Lake Martin Area Humane SocietyAlexander City, ALUnrestricted$15K
Alexander City Board of EducationAlexander City, ALHippy program$10K
Backpack BuddiesAlexander City, ALUnrestricted$10K
Bryant Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship ProgramBirmingham, ALUnrestricted$10K
Alexander City Housing AuthorityAlexander City, ALSoutheastern regional council basketball & cheer tournament$5,000
Embrace Alabama KidsMontgomery, ALUnrestricted$5,000
Meals on WheelsAlexander City, ALUnrestricted$5,000
Service Dogs of AlabamaHope Hull, ALUnrestricted$5,000
Lake Martin Area United WayAlexander City, ALAfter the bell program$4,000
Benjamin Russell High SchoolAlexander City, ALSpecial needs field trip$3,000
Alexander City Rotary ClubAlexander City, ALDolly parton reading initiative$1,500

About this foundation

Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Alex City, Alabama, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Adelia Russell Charitable 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 Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $724K across 23 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation give?

Alabama (23 grants), per its latest filing.

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