AI Summary
The Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means that potential grantees must establish connections to receive funding. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DONKA INCORPORATED
$411.8K
9%

POSITIVE TOMORROWS INC
$310.5K
7%

Partnership With Native Americans
$205.2K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
43
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc?
No. Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc give?
Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Illinois, and New York. 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 Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2025, Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $440 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2025, Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include DONKA INCORPORATED, POSITIVE TOMORROWS INC, and Partnership With Native Americans. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc?
Tom Russell Charitable Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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