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Russert Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Russert. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $378K. Total assets have grown from $2M in 2011 to $2.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including District of Columbia, New York, New Jersey. According to available records, Russert Family Foundation Inc. has made 30 grants totaling $633K, with a median grant of $23K. Annual giving has decreased from $165K in 2020 to $127K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $220K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $90K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, District of Columbia, Maryland, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Russert Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, DC, MD.
Russert Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $633K across 30 grants. The median grant size is $23K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $90K.
Grants will be awarded to educational institutions and foundations to promote scholarship and learning and provide educational assistance through financial aid. Grants will also be awarded to individuals and organizations that aid and assist needy and underprivileged children.
Russert Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen A Orth | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, DIRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Luke Russert | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$633K
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$23K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2020 |
| Nantucket Boys And Girls ClubRECREATION AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN | Nantucket, MA | $39K | 2023 |
| The Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of WashingtonUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $35K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Greater WashingtonRECREATION AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Old Saint Mary'S CathedralUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen For GazaUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Pontifical Mission Societies In The UsUUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORTUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| St Albans SchoolUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Rio Grande ValleyUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Brownsville, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Catholic Relief Service GazaUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Harlan, IA | $1K | 2023 |
| Archdiocese Of WashingtonUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Annunciation Catholic ChurchUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls' Club Of Greater WashingtonRECREATION AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN | Silver Springs, MD | $25K | 2021 |
| Seed Global HealthHEALTHCARE AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of National Capital AreaEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN | Washington, DC | $500 | 2021 |
| Jesuite Refugee ServiceUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2020 |
| Spanish Catholic CenterUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2020 |
| Canisius High SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Buffalo, NY | $20K | 2020 |
| Autism Speaks WalkUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Rocky Hills, NJ | $10K | 2020 |
| Basilian Fathers MissionUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | Sugar Land, TX | $3K | 2020 |
| Westend IntergenerationalUNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2020 |