Private foundation · EIN 63-1137357 · Montgomery, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wayne 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $108K total, median $5,000. 76% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$108K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in AL
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Stegall Seminary Scholarship FoundationMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$25K
Alabama Baptist Children's Homes and Family MinistriesBirmingham, ALGeneral operations$5,000
American Cancer SocietyBirmingham, ALGeneral operations$5,000
Brantwood's Children's HomeMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$5,000
Children's HarborAlexander City, ALGeneral operations$5,000
Children's Hospital FoundationBirmingham, ALGeneral operations$5,000
Faith Broadcasting IncMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$5,000
King's HomeChelsea, ALGeneral operations$5,000
Montgomery Area Food BankMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$5,000
Montgomery Cancer Wellness FoundationMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$5,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral operations$5,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral operations$5,000
The Salvation ArmyMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$5,000
1819 NewsBirmingham, ALGeneral operations$3,000
Alabama Childhood Food SolutionsSylacauga, ALGeneral operations$3,000
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MAGeneral operations$3,000
Family Sunshine CenterMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$3,000
FIRST Choice Women's Medical CenterMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$3,000
One Place Family Justice CenterMontgomery, ALGeneral operations$3,000
Alzheimer's AssociationWashington, DCGeneral operations$2,500
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenRanson, WVGeneral operations$2,500

By state: Alabama 16 · North Carolina 1 · Tennessee 1 · Massachusetts 1 · District of Columbia 1 · West Virginia 1

About this foundation

Wayne Russell Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Montgomery, Alabama, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Wayne Russell Charitable 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 Wayne Russell Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $108K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Wayne Russell Charitable Foundation give?

Alabama (16 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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