RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE
AI Summary
RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the organization paid a total of $280K in grants to two grantees.
Mission Statement
TO INVEST IN THE PEOPLE AND PLACES OF LOUISVILLE'S HISTORICALLY BLACK RUSSELL NEIGHBORHOOD WITH THE GOAL OF BUILDING PATHWAYS FOR RESIDENT LEADERSHIP AND WEALTH CREATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS AND BLACK FAMILIES, AND TO PROTECT RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS FROM RESIDENT DISPLACEMENT.
Cause Areas
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Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
$200K
71%
LOUISVILLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND MICRO ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY
Louisville, KY
$80K
29%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE?
No. RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE give?
RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky. 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 A PLACE OF PROMISE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $140 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE make each year?
In 2025, RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $280 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE fund recently?
In 2025, RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include THE LOUISVILLE URBAN LEAGUE INC and LOUISVILLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND MICRO ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE?
RUSSELL A PLACE OF PROMISE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.