Russell Foundation
EIN 202021512 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$607K
84 grants · $76K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
45%
supporter · 22/49 multi-year
repeat
$2.0M
Assets (2023)
49
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
John J Flowers
Phone
(972) 413-8737
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
No specific format required
Restrictions
None
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $73K | $1.3M | $111K | 11 |
| 2017 | $74K | $1.5M | $189K | 12 |
| 2018 | $67K | $1.7M | $336K | 12 |
| 2019 | N/A | $1.9M | $94K | N/A |
| 2020 | $83K | $2.0M | $87K | 9 |
| 2021 | $97K | $2.3M | $120K | 9 |
| 2022 | $119K | $1.9M | $45K | 14 |
| 2023 | $94K | $2.0M | $98K | 17 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 84 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$5K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$25K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
69.9% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 7 states
$424K across
58 grants
6 of 254 counties
Top 6 counties
- 1 Dallas
- 2 Travis
- 3 Tarrant
- 4 Denton
- 5 Collin
- 6 McLennan
Officers & Directors
JF
John J. Flowers
8+ yrs
Chair/President
Leadership
HF
Harriett T. Flowers
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JF
J Jefferson Flowers
8+ yrs
Director
MB
Michael K. Bredemeier
8+ yrs
Director
SM
Sarah Bredemeier Martin
8+ yrs
Director
RF
Richmond C. Flowers
8+ yrs
Director
LF
Laura R. Freeman
8+ yrs
Director
JF
John J. Flowers
8+ yrs
CEO and Vice President
Leadership
JF
J Jefferson Flowers
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
SM
Sarah Bredemeier Martin
8+ yrs
Director
LF
Laura R. Freeman
8+ yrs
Director
RF
Richmond C. Flowers
8+ yrs
Director
MB
Michael K. Bredemeier
8+ yrs
Director
HF
Harriett T. Flowers
8+ yrs
Director
JF
John J. Flowers
8+ yrs
CEO and Vice President
Leadership
JF
J Jefferson Flowers
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
HF
Harriett T. Flowers
8+ yrs
Director
MB
Michael K. Bredemeier
8+ yrs
Director
SM
Sarah Bredemeier Martin
8+ yrs
Director
RF
Richmond C. Flowers
8+ yrs
Director
LF
Laura R. Freeman
8+ yrs
Director
JF
John J. Flowers
8+ yrs
President &
Leadership
HF
Harriett T. Flowers
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
LF
Laura R. Freeman
8+ yrs
Director
MB
Michael K. Bredemeier
8+ yrs
Director
SM
Sarah Bredemeier Martin
8+ yrs
Director
JF
J Jefferson Flowers
8+ yrs
Director
RF
Richmond C. Flowers
8+ yrs
Director
JF
John J. Flowers
8+ yrs
President &
Leadership
HF
Harriett T. Flowers
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
RF
Richmond C. Flowers
8+ yrs
Director
JF
J Jefferson Flowers
8+ yrs
Director
SM
Sarah Bredemeier Martin
8+ yrs
Director
MB
Michael K. Bredemeier
8+ yrs
Director
LF
Laura R. Freeman
8+ yrs
Director
JF
John J. Flowers
8+ yrs
President & CEO
Leadership
HF
Harriett T. Flowers
8+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
MB
Michael K. Bredemeier
8+ yrs
Director
SM
Sarah Bredemeier Martin
8+ yrs
Director
JF
J Jefferson Flowers
8+ yrs
Director
RF
Richmond C. Flowers
8+ yrs
Director
LF
Laura R. Freeman
8+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (84 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter Box USA | Santa Barbara, CA | $25,000 | To build awareness of global displacement and to facilitate providing families with life-saving shelter and... | 2022 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | $20,000 | Communities Foundation of Texas works to build thriving communities in North Texas by amplifying the impact of resources. | 2020 |
| Honduras Educational Development Assista | Oak Lawn, IL | $20,000 | HEDAC mission is to instill in the minds of Honduran children (and their parents) a sense of hope and inspiration... | 2022 |
| Girl Start | Austin, TX | $15,000 | Empowering girls in science, technology, engineering, & math | 2020 |
| Youth 180 of Texas | Dallas, TX | $15,000 | Youth 180 educated youth (K-12) and parents on coping, decision-making, and problem-solving skills as well as the... | 2020 |
| Girl Start | Austin, TX | $15,000 | Empowering girls in science, technology, engineering, & math | 2021 |
| Mi Escuelita Preschool | Dallas, TX | $15,000 | Mi Escuelita provides preschool education to thousands of low income families and children in the Dallas community | 2021 |
| SPCA of Tampa Bay | Largo, FL | $15,000 | Benefits the well-being and development of children/youth through educational programs on humane animal care, animal... | 2021 |
| Police Athletic League of St Peters | St Petersburg, FL | $15,000 | PAL - St. Pete works to prevent crime among our youth through recreation, education, and athletics. PAL programs... | 2016 |
| Mi Escuelita | Dallas, TX | $15,000 | Provide preschool education to low income families and children in Dallas | 2022 |
| Hedac | Oak Lawn, IL | $12,000 | give Honduran families an alternative to risking the perilous, life-threatening journey to the US through education... | 2021 |
| C5 Youth Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | Change the odds for high potential youth, inspiring them to pursue personal success | 2020 |
| Mi Escuelita Preschool | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | Mi Escuelita provides preschool education to thousands of low income families and children in the Dallas community | 2020 |
| C5 Youth Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | Change the odds for high potential youth, inspiring them to pursue personal success | 2021 |
| Readers 2 Leaders | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | develop and grow the reading skills of underserved Dallas children ages 3-12 so that they succeed in school and... | 2021 |
| Youth 180 of Texas | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | Youth 180 educated youth (K-12) and parents on coping, decision-making, and problem-solving skills as well as the... | 2021 |
| Hedac | Oak Lawn, IL | $10,000 | Give Honduran families an alternative to risking the perilous, life-threatening journey to the US through education... | 2023 |
| Voices of Influence | Arlington, TX | $10,000 | Voices of influence empowers and creates access, opportunity and equality for boys and girls ages 5-21, by providing... | 2016 |
| 29 Acres | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | 29 ACRES IS AN INNOVATIVE SUPPORTED | 2017 |
| C5 Youth Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | THE MISSION OF THE C5 YOUTH | 2017 |
| Hedac-Nfp | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | HEDAC ASSISTS TARGETED COMMUNITIES | 2017 |
| Police Athletic League of St Peters | St Petersburg, FL | $10,000 | PAL - ST. PETE WORKS TO PREVENT | 2017 |
| C5 Youth Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | CHANGE THE ODDS FOR HIGH POTENTIAL | 2018 |
| Irving Police Athletic League | Irving, TX | $10,000 | GOAL IS TO HELP AT-RISK KIDS DEVELOP | 2018 |
| Police Athletic League of St Peters | St Petersburg, FL | $10,000 | PAL - ST. PETE WORKS TO PREVENT | 2018 |
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