Russ Thomas Scholarship Fund | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 38-2984958

Foundation Overview

Based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, Russ Thomas Scholarship Fund has awarded 219 grants totaling $1,026,500 to organizations in Michigan. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $11,500, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,026,500
Total Assets
$1,084,092
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
19
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 16%

3 of 19 recipients (16%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

100% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Commerce Township (11%), Rochester (11%), Walled Lake (8%).

Funding Trajectory
+13%

Stable funding levels with 13% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Education

Highly focused on education with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Russ Thomas Scholarship Fund's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Abigail Stewart $2,000 Lake Orion, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Alecia Slowinski $2,000 Clawson, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Amanda Dunn $6,500 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Angelina Virga $5,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Elizabeth Rachiele $4,000 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Emma Ciesla $5,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Eric Gomez $6,500 Burton, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Hanien Badreldin $6,500 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Jacob Kelly $6,500 Clinton Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Jose Turrubiartes $5,000 Lake Orion, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Mackenzie Scherle $6,500 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Makenna Goss $7,500 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Maria Kokko $7,500 West Bloomfield, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Mason Breit $2,000 Byron Center, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Megan Bonnell $11,500 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Mia Maldonado $2,000 Newport, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Nick Long $7,500 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Patrick Mullen $4,000 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Peyton Von Bernthal $5,000 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2024
Amanda Dunn $5,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Brook Waling $4,000 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Elizabeth Rachiele $7,500 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Eric Gomez $3,000 Burton, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Gisella Djokic $7,500 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Hanien Badreldin $5,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Jacob Kelly $5,000 Clinton Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Mackenzie Scherle $5,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Makenna Goss $6,500 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Maria Kokko $6,500 West Bloomfield, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Mason Breit $6,500 Byron Center, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Megan Bonnell $6,500 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Miranda Schwocho $4,000 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Nick Long $6,500 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Patrick Mullen $7,500 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Tyson Wisner $4,000 Livonia, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Victoria Long $4,000 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Angelina Virga $2,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Emma Ciesla $2,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Jose Turrubiartes $2,000 Lake Orion, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Peyton Von Bernthal $2,000 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Amanda Dunn $5,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Brook Waling $4,000 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Elizabeth Rachiele $7,500 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Eric Gomez $3,000 Burton, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Gisella Djokic $7,500 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Hanien Badreldin $5,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Jacob Kelly $5,000 Clinton Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Mackenzie Scherle $5,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Makenna Goss $6,500 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Maria Kokko $6,500 West Bloomfield, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Mason Breit $6,500 Byron Center, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Megan Bonnell $6,500 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Miranda Schwocho $4,000 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Nick Long $6,500 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Patrick Mullen $7,500 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Tyson Wisner $4,000 Livonia, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Victoria Long $4,000 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Angelina Virga $2,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Emma Ciesla $2,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Jose Turrubiartes $2,000 Lake Orion, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Peyton Von Bernthal $2,000 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2023
Alexander Daher $4,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Brook Waling $7,500 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Elizabeth Rachiele $6,500 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Gisella Djokic $6,500 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Makenna Goss $5,000 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Maria Kokko $5,000 West Bloomfield, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Marisol Rodriguez $4,000 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Mason Breit $6,000 Byron Center, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Megan Bonnell $5,000 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Miranda Schwocho $7,500 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Nathaniel Nosegbe $3,000 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Nick Long $5,000 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Patrick Mullen $6,500 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Tyler Hieber $4,000 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Tyson Wisner $7,500 Livonia, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Victoria Long $7,500 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Amanda Dunn $2,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Hanien Badreldin $2,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Jacob Kelly $2,000 Clinton Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Mackenzie Scherle $2,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Eric Gomez $2,000 Burton, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Alexander Daher $4,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Brook Waling $7,500 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Elizabeth Rachiele $6,500 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Gisella Djokic $6,500 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Makenna Goss $5,000 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Maria Kokko $5,000 West Bloomfield, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Marisol Rodriguez $4,000 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Mason Breit $6,000 Byron Center, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Megan Bonnell $5,000 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Miranda Schwocho $7,500 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Nathaniel Nosegbe $3,000 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Nick Long $5,000 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Patrick Mullen $6,500 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Tyler Hieber $4,000 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Tyson Wisner $7,500 Livonia, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Victoria Long $7,500 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Amanda Dunn $2,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Hanien Badreldin $2,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Jacob Kelly $2,000 Clinton Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Mackenzie Scherle $2,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Eric Gomez $2,000 Burton, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2022
Alexander Daher $7,500 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Brook Waling $6,500 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Elizabeth Rochiele $5,000 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Erin Mcgrath $3,500 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Gisella Djokic $5,000 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Jordan Walczyk $4,000 Allendale, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Marisol Rodriguez $7,500 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Mason Breit $5,000 Byron Center, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Miranda Schwocho $6,500 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Nathaniel Nosegbe $2,000 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Patrick Mullen $5,000 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Tyler Hieber $7,500 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Tyson Wisner $6,500 Livonia, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Victoria Long $6,500 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Makenna Goss $2,000 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Maria Kokko $2,000 West Bloomfield, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Megan Bonnell $2,000 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Nick Long $2,000 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Alexander Daher $7,500 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Brook Waling $6,500 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Elizabeth Rochiele $5,000 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Erin Mcgrath $3,500 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Gisella Djokic $5,000 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Jordan Walczyk $4,000 Allendale, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Marisol Rodriguez $7,500 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Mason Breit $5,000 Byron Center, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Miranda Schwocho $6,500 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Nathaniel Nosegbe $2,000 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Patrick Mullen $5,000 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Tyler Hieber $7,500 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Tyson Wisner $6,500 Livonia, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Victoria Long $6,500 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Makenna Goss $2,000 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Maria Kokko $2,000 West Bloomfield, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Megan Bonnell $2,000 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Nick Long $2,000 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2021
Alexander Daher $6,500 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Brook Waling $5,000 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Elizabeth Rochiele $2,000 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Erin Mcgrath $6,500 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Gisella Djokic $2,000 Sterling Hts, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Jordan Walczyk $7,500 Allendale, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Kendall Porter $7,500 Farmington Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Madison Mcclune $4,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Maria Sanchez $4,000 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Marisol Rodriguez $3,000 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Mason Breit $2,000 Byron Center, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Miranda Schwocho $5,000 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Nathaniel Nosegbe $2,000 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Parker Cole $4,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Patrick Mullen $2,000 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Sofia Brenner $4,000 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Tyler Hieber $6,500 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Tyson Wisner $4,000 Livonia, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Victoria Long $5,000 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2020
Alexander Daher $5,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Ashley Branch $4,000 Grayling, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Erin Mcgrath $5,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Jordan Walczyk $6,500 Allendale, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Julia Pagnucco $4,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Kendall Porter $6,250 Farmington Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Madison Mcclune $7,500 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Maggie Mcguire $4,000 Wolverine Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Maria Sanchez $7,500 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Marisol Rodriguez $5,000 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Parker Cole $7,500 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Sofia Brenner $7,500 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Tyler Hieber $5,000 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
William Ballew $4,000 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Brook Waling $2,000 Novi, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Miranda Schwocho $2,000 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Tyson Wisner $1,000 Livonia, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Victoria Long $2,000 Rochester, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2019
Aleksandra Salic $7,000 Flint, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Ashley Branch $5,000 Grayling, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Connor Riegal $5,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Daniele Sadik $7,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Hunter Williams $7,000 Oxford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Joann Finn $4,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Julia Pagnucco $5,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Kathrine Penrod $4,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Madison Mcclune $3,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Maggie Mcguire $5,000 Wolverine Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Maria Pagnucco $4,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Maria Sanchez-rodriguez $3,000 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Michael Macfalda $7,000 Grayling, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Parker Cole $3,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Samantha Pulgini $4,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Sofia Brenner $3,000 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Tyler Davis $4,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
William Ballew $5,000 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Jordan Walczyk $1,250 Allendale, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Kendall Porter $1,500 Farmington Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2017
Aleksandra Salic $5,000 Flint, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Anna Terzano $3,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Ashley Branch $3,000 Grayling, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Austin Peer $3,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Carly Head $3,000 West Bloomfield, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Connor Riegal $3,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Daniele Sadik $5,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Hunter Williams $5,000 Oxford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Joann Finn $7,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Julia Pagnucco $3,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Kathrine Penrod $7,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Logan Meyer $5,000 White Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Maggie Mcguire $3,000 Wolverine Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Maria Pagnucco $7,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Michael Macfalda $5,000 Grayling, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Samantha Pulgini $7,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Skylar Coe $3,000 Walled Lake, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Tyler Davis $7,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
William Ballew $3,000 Waterford, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Madison Mcclune $1,000 Rochester Hills, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Maria Sanchez-rodriguez $1,000 Pontiac, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Sofia Brenner $1,000 Wixom, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016
Parker Cole $1,000 Commerce Township, MI, US Private Scholarship Grant 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 38-2984958
Website N/A
Address 3707 WEST MAPLE LL 100 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Russ Thomas Scholarship Fund's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee John Thomas Jr
Trustee James Thomas

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.