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The Russell Family Foundation

Gig Harbor, Washington  ·  EIN 911663336  ·  Private foundation

The Russell Family Foundation is a Washington-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $6.4M in annual giving against $163.1M in assets. This page documents the 998 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Russell Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$6.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$163.1M
Total assets
998
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Russell Family Foundation funds

The Russell Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Adult EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHigher EducationK-12 EducationWorkforce & Vocational TrainingYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, foster youth, indigenous, low-income communities, older adults, youth pop.

childrenfoster youthindigenouslow-income communitiesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Russell Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
2018 PUYALLUP WATERSHED INITIATIVE COI FUNDING FOR 2019 WORK
Tacoma, WA$1.0M2018
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
PIERCE COUNTY CONNECTED COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND
Tacoma, WA$1.0M2020
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
COMMUNITY OF INTEREST 2020 WORK PLAN FUNDING
Tacoma, WA$945K2019
Splash
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Seattle, WA$800K2018
Puyallup Watershed Initiative
2018 PUYALLUP WATERSHED INITIATIVE OPERATING FUNDS
Tacoma, WA$378K2018
Puyallup Watershed Initiative
PUYALLUP WATERSHED INITIATIVE: 2019 OPERATIONS
Tacoma, WA$375K2019
Puyallup Watershed Initiative
PUYALLUP WATERSHED INITIATIVE - 2020 OPERATING FUNDS
Tacoma, WA$320K2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: CHENEY FAMILY BRANCH
Tacoma, WA$250K2018
United Way of Pierce County
BASIC NEEDS
Tacoma, WA$250K2018
United Way of Pierce County
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Tacoma, WA$200K2020
Collaborative Effort Inc Dba Rain
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Tacoma, WA$150K2019
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
THE CLEMENTINE FUND
Tacoma, WA$101K2020
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
CORACLE FUND
Tacoma, WA$101K2020
Seattle Foundation
BIRDHILL FUND
Seattle, WA$101K2020
Vanguard
RURIK FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND
Warwick, RI$101K2020

The Russell Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$5.8M
2019$4.2M
2020$5.8M
2022$2.2M
2023$1.2M
2024$1.9M

How to apply for funding from The Russell Family Foundation

From The Russell Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“GRANT CYCLE DEADLINES MAY BE ACCESSED ON THE TRFF WEBSITE.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at trff.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Russell Family Foundation

Does The Russell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Russell Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Russell Family Foundation fund?
The Russell Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Russell Family Foundation give in grants?
The Russell Family Foundation reported $6.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.1M over 998 grants.
Where is The Russell Family Foundation located?
The Russell Family Foundation is based in Gig Harbor, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911663336.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Russell Family Foundation'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 The Russell Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.