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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Russo Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation disbursed a total of $92.3K across 40 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$92.3K
2025
Grantees funded
40
Multi-year grantees
28%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$360
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Marcy Russo
Board Member
T
Thomas Russo
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUSSO FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. RUSSO FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RUSSO FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
RUSSO FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Florida, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RUSSO FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUSSO FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RUSSO FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, RUSSO FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $92 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUSSO FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, RUSSO FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INC, Mount Sinai Health System Inc, and FUTURES IGNITE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUSSO FAMILY FOUNDATION?
RUSSO FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.