The Russell Family Foundation

EIN 911663336 Private Foundation

Bellevue, WA 98004 |(253) 858-5050

https://www.trff.org
Total Given 2017–2023
$27.5M
1,311 grants · $3.9M avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $2K–$25K
grant size
51%
supporter · 251/494 multi-year
repeat
$77.3M
Assets (2023)
494
Distinct Recipients

About

THIS STATEMENT IS SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REG. 1.6043-3(A)(1) AND FORM 990-PF GENERAL INSTRUCTION T TO REPORT THE DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN ASSETS THAT RESULTED IN A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRACTION OF ASSETS. DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2021, THE RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION MADE MULTIPLE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN CURRENT INCOME RESULTING IN A SUBSTANTIAL CONTRACTION. THESE DISTRIBUTIONS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE FOUNDATION'S ASSETS. THE RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION HAS NO PLANS TO TERMINATE AT THIS TIME. RECIPIENTS' NAME'S, EIN AND ADDRESSES: CLEMENTINE FUND (FORMERLY SMILING DOG FOUNDATION) 91-1950165 ASSETS DISTRIBUTED: 6/30/2021 FMV MARKETABLE SECURITIES - $29,254,078 6/30/2021 FMV CASH & EQUIVALENTS - $7,271,505 PROVISION 91-2090715 ASSETS DISTRIBUTED: 6/30/2021 FMV MARKETABLE SECURITIES - $29,254,078 6/30/2021 FMV CASH & EQUIVALENTS - $7,271,505

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person BRITTA FRANCESCONI
Phone (253) 858-5050
Deadlines GRANT CYCLE DEADLINES MAY BE ACCESSED ON THE TRFF WEBSITE.
How to Apply LETTERS OF INQUIRY ARE RECEIVED THROUGH AN ONLINE GRANT MAKING PROGRAM (FOUNDANT TECHNOLOGIES) THAT IS ACCESSED THROUGH THE TRFF WEBSITE AND MAY BE INVITED TO SUBMIT FULL PROPOSALS. THE INFORMATION AND MATERIALS REQUESTED VARY FOR EACH PROGRAM BUT TYPICALLY INCLUDE PROJECT DETAILS, BUDGET, AND LISTS OF KEY STAFF AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ADDITIONALLY, WE INVITE GRANTEES THAT WE HAVE PRIOR RELATIONSHIPS WITH TO SUBMIT FOR EXTENDED FUNDING IN BOTH OUR PUGET SOUND AND ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION GRANT MAKING PORTFOLIOS.
Restrictions EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFTS, GEORGE F. RUSSELL JR. FUND, AND DISCRETIONARY GRANTS MUST BE GIVEN TO A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) OR COMPLETED THROUGH EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY IF IT IS FOR A CHARITABLE PURPOSE. THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM (WHICH IS THE ONLY FUND TO ACCEPT UNSOLICITED REQUESTS) REQUIRES PROGRAMMATIC FIT (PUGET SOUND OR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION) AND MUST SERVE THE 13 COUNTIES SURROUNDING PUGET SOUND. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA IS LIMITED TO FIVE COUNTIES - KING, KITSAP, PIERCE, SNOHOMISH AND THURSTON.
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2017 $5.0M $146.5M $8.7M 199
2018 $7.4M $135.0M $11.8M 249
2019 $44K $151.0M $6.9M 37
2020 $6.6M $163.1M $4.9M 286
2021 $3.6M $102.1M $6.1M 176
2022 $2.6M $75.4M $-1.0M 183
2023 $2.2M $77.3M $1.7M 181

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 1311 grants on record

Minimum
$25
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$6K
Average
$21K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$1.2M

Geographic Distribution

Texas Counties Served

0.2% of US grants · Rank #16 of 23 states $40K across 2 grants 1 of 254 counties

Top 1 counties

  1. 1 Smith 2 grants · $40K

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (1,311 total)

Purpose
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Tacoma, WA $1,172,800 2017 PUYALLUP WATERSHED INITIATIVE 2017
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Tacoma, WA $1,049,055 2018 PUYALLUP WATERSHED INITIATIVE COI FUNDING FOR 2019 WORK 2018
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Tacoma, WA $1,000,000 PIERCE COUNTY CONNECTED COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND 2020
Splash Seattle, WA $800,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2018
Puyallup Watershed Initiative Tacoma, WA $750,000 2018 PUYALLUP WATERSHED INITIATIVE OPERATING FUNDS 2018
Puyallup Watershed Initiative Tacoma, WA $600,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2021
Puyallup Watershed Initiative Tacoma, WA $377,700 2018 PUYALLUP WATERSHED INITIATIVE OPERATING FUNDS 2018
Puyallup Watershed Initiative Tacoma, WA $377,700 2018 PUYALLUP WATERSHED INITIATIVE OPERATING FUNDS 2018
Puyallup Watershed Initiative Tacoma, WA $320,000 PUYALLUP WATERSHED INITIATIVE - 2020 OPERATING FUNDS 2020
Puyallup Watershed Initiative Tacoma, WA $320,000 PUYALLUP WATERSHED INITIATIVE - 2020 OPERATING FUNDS 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound Tacoma, WA $250,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT: CHENEY FAMILY BRANCH 2018
United Way of Pierce County Tacoma, WA $250,000 BASIC NEEDS 2018
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound Tacoma, WA $250,000 CHENEY FAMILY BRANCH GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2017
United Way of Pierce County Tacoma, WA $250,000 BASIC NEEDS 2017
United Way of Pierce County Tacoma, WA $200,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2020
United Way of Pierce County Tacoma, WA $200,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2020
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Tacoma, WA $101,250 CORACLE FUND 2020
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Tacoma, WA $101,250 THE CLEMENTINE FUND 2020
Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA $101,250 BIRDHILL FUND 2020
Vanguard Warwick, RI $101,250 RURIK FAMILY CHARITABLE FUND 2020
United Way of Pierce County Tacoma, WA $100,000 HUNGER FREE PIERCE COUNTY COLLABORATIVE 2018
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound Tacoma, WA $100,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CHENEY BRANCH 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound Tacoma, WA $100,000 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2020
Seattle Economic Development Fund DBA Business Impact NW Seattle, WA $100,000 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PIERCE COUNTY WORK 2020
GIG Harbor Peninsula Fish GIG Harbor, WA $100,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2021

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