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Ted & Drama Russell Family

Knoxville, Tennessee  ·  EIN 472695560  ·  Private foundation

Ted & Drama Russell Family is a Tennessee-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.7M in annual giving against $86.3M in assets. This page documents the 31 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Ted & Drama Russell Family — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$86.3M
Total assets
31
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ted & Drama Russell Family funds

Ted & Drama Russell Family's giving carries a documented focus on health care.

Health Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ted & Drama Russell Family, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Carson Newman University
NURSING SCHOOL BLDG
Jefferson City, TN$2.6M2020
Carson-newman University
NURSING SCHOOL BUILD
Jefferson City, TN$2.2M2023
Carson Newman University
NURSING SCHOOL BLDG
Jefferson City, TN$1.3M2019
Carson-newman University
NURSING SCHOOL BLDG
Jefferson City, TN$1.0M2017
Emerald Youth Foundation
THIS IS NOW CAMPAIGN
Knoxville, TN$750K2023
Tennessee Wesleyan University
ALLIED HEALTH PROG
Athens, TN$600K2023
Crown Collegeschool Trades & Tech
PHASE I BLDG FUND
Powell, TN$500K2017
Crown College
BUILDING FUND
Powell, TN$500K2019
Knox Area Rescue Ministries
OPERATING SUPPORT
Knoxville, TN$200K2019
Compassion Ministries
WAREHOUSE REMODEL
Knoxville, TN$150K2023
Mission of Hope Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Knoxville, TN$100K2023
Second Harvest Food Bank of E Tenn
OPERATING SUPPORT
Maryville, TN$100K2019
Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation
MILITARY SERVICES
Knoxville, TN$100K2019
The Change Center
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Knoxville, TN$100K2019
Mission of Hope
OPERATING SUPPORT
Knoxville, TN$100K2019

Ted & Drama Russell Family giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.9M
2019$2.6M
2020$2.7M
2022$25K
2023$3.9M
2024$25K

How to apply for funding from Ted & Drama Russell Family

Ted & Drama Russell Family's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Ted & Drama Russell Family

Does Ted & Drama Russell Family accept grant applications?
Ted & Drama Russell Family's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ted & Drama Russell Family fund?
Ted & Drama Russell Family's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Carson Newman University, Carson-newman University, Carson Newman University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ted & Drama Russell Family give in grants?
Ted & Drama Russell Family reported $2.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.1M over 31 grants.
Where is Ted & Drama Russell Family located?
Ted & Drama Russell Family is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 472695560.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ted & Drama Russell Family's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ted & Drama Russell Family. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.