AI Summary
The Russell Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $240.7K distributed across 28 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
SUPPORTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE AWARDING OF 12 GRANTS TO 10 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS TOTALING $196,537, IMPACTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
Detroit, MI
$139.1K
10%
APEX ACADEMY INC
Portage, MI
$120K
9%

ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS
Detroit, MI
$75K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$31.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan 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 RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $32 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $241 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, APEX ACADEMY INC, and ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION?
RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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