The Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation
Overview
Mission
To support a variety of charitable causes, primarily in Duluth, Minnesota.
Annual application deadlines
November 1st
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion
States served
Minnesota
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Duluth, Minnesota.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
The Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation awards grants exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, or educational purposes.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $1,000 to $5,000
Average number of grants per year: 8
Average total giving per year: $27,500
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by November 1st.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
The Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation was established in 2007 by Charles A. Russell and Carolyn M. Russell of Duluth, Minnesota.
Mission
To support a variety of charitable causes, primarily in Duluth, Minnesota.
Annual application deadlines
November 1st
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Environment, animals
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion
States served
Minnesota
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Duluth, Minnesota.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
The Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation awards grants exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, or educational purposes.
Requirements
- To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average giving
Average grant size: $1,000 to $5,000
Average number of grants per year: 8
Average total giving per year: $27,500
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by November 1st.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
About the Foundation
The Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation was established in 2007 by Charles A. Russell and Carolyn M. Russell of Duluth, Minnesota.
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