Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 63-0930330
Foundation Overview
Based in Alexander City, AL, Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation has awarded 159 grants totaling $3,523,398 to organizations in Alabama, Texas and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $205,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 23 recipients (9%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
99% of all grants are concentrated in Alabama, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Alabama, funding concentrates in Alexander City (68%), Tuscaloosa (14%), Auburn (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 78% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (62%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelia Russell Library | $60,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Alexander City Board Of Education | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Hippy Program | 2024 |
| Alexander City Chamber Of Commerce | $20,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Alexander City First United Methodist Church | $15,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Children's Ministry $5000/unrestricted $10,000 | 2024 |
| Alexander City Housing Authority | $5,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Southeastern Regional Council Basketball & Cheer Tournament | 2024 |
| Alexander City Rotary Club | $1,500 | Alexander City, AL, US | Dolly Parton Reading Initiative | 2024 |
| Alexander City Schools Education Foundation | $35,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Arise | $60,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Backpack Buddies | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Benjamin Russell High School | $3,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Special Needs Field Trip | 2024 |
| Bryant Jordan Student-athlete Scholarship Program | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Children's Harbor | $125,000 | Ecletic, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | $105,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Crimson Standard Fund - Athletic Scholarships/ Russell Scholarships | 2024 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Lake Martin Area Humane Society | $15,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Lake Martin Area United Way | $70,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Lake Martin Area United Way | $4,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | After The Bell Program | 2024 |
| Mainstreet Alexander City | $35,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Russell Farm Baptist Church | $20,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Service Dogs Of Alabama | $5,000 | Hope Hull, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center | $20,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| University Of Alabama Library | $85,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Russell-hendrix University Libraries Endowment For Excellence | 2024 |
| Adelia Russell Library | $35,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Alexander City Board Of Education | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Hippy Program | 2023 |
| Alexander City Chamber Of Commerce | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Alexander City Rotary Club | $5,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Dolly Parton Reading Initiative | 2023 |
| Alexander City Schools Education Foundation | $50,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Arise | $30,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Backpack Buddies | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Benjamin Russell High School | $1,500 | Alexander City, AL, US | Special Needs Field Trip | 2023 |
| Benjamin Russell High School 12th Man | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Bryant Jordan Student-athlete Scholarship Program | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Children's Harbor | $205,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | $80,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Crimson Standard Fund - Athletic Scholarships/ Russell Scholarship | 2023 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lake Martin Area Humane Society | $15,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lake Martin Area United Way | $30,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Lake Martin Area United Way | $3,750 | Alexander City, AL, US | After The Bell Program | 2023 |
| Mainstreet Alexander City | $60,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ray Community Baptist Church | $15,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Rhizokids International | $6,000 | Alpine, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Russell Farms Baptist Church | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Rev. Ricky Culp 171 Whaley Ferry Rd New Site | 2023 |
| Service Dogs Of Alabama | $5,000 | Hope Hull, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Tigers Unlimited | $7,750 | Auburn, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| University Of Alabama Library | $80,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Benjamin Russell High School 12th Man | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Alabama Alumni Association | $5,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Dedie And Bill Hendrix Endowed Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Alabama Libraries | $80,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Benjamin Russell High School 12th Man | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Alabama Alumni Association | $5,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Dedie And Bill Hendrix Endowed Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Alabama Libraries | $80,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Benjamin Russell High School 12th Man | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Of Alabama Alumni Association | $5,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Dedie And Bill Hendrix Endowed Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Alabama Libraries | $80,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Adelia Russell Library | $20,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Alexander City Board Of Education | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Hippy Program | 2021 |
| Alexander City First United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Bill Myers Backpack Program | 2021 |
| Alexander City First United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Children's Ministry | 2021 |
| Alexander City Rotary Club | $1,500 | Alexander City, AL, US | Dolly Parton Reading Initiative | 2021 |
| Alexander City Schools Education Foundation | $50,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Arise | $30,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Benjamin Russell High School 12th Man | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Benjamin Russell High School | $1,500 | Alexander City, AL, US | Special Needs Field Trip | 2021 |
| Children's Harbor | $100,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | $80,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Crimson Standard Fund - Athletic Scholarships/ Russell Scholarship | 2021 |
| First United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Trinity | 2021 |
| Jim Pearson Elementary School | $7,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lake Martin Area Humane Society | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lake Martin Area United Way | $25,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Lake Martin Area United Way | $2,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | After The Bell Program | 2021 |
| Mainstreet Alexander City | $30,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels | $1,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Rhizokids International | $1,000 | Alpine, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Russell Farms Baptist Church | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Rev. Ricky Culp 171 Whaley Ferry Rd New Site | 2021 |
| Tigers Unlimited | $3,750 | Auburn, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| United Methodist Children's Home | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| University Of Alabama Libraries | $80,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Adelia Russell Library | $20,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Alexander City Board Of Education | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Hippy Program | 2020 |
| Alexander City First United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Children's Ministry | 2020 |
| Alexander City First United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Bill Myers Backpack Program | 2020 |
| Alexander City Rotary Club | $1,500 | Alexander City, AL, US | Dolly Parton Reading Initiative | 2020 |
| Alexander City Schools Education Foundation | $50,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Arise | $30,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Benjamin Russell High School 12th Man | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Benjamin Russell High School | $1,500 | Alexander City, AL, US | Special Needs Field Trip | 2020 |
| Children's Harbor | $100,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | $80,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Crimson Standard Fund - Athletic Scholarships/ Russell Scholarship | 2020 |
| First United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Feast Of Sharing | 2020 |
| Gateway Foundation | $15,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lake Martin Area Humane Society | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lake Martin Area United Way | $25,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Lake Martin Area United Way | $2,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | After The Bell Program | 2020 |
| Mainstreet Alexander City | $30,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels | $1,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Rhizokids International | $1,000 | Alpine, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Russell Farms Baptist Church | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| United Methodist Children's Home | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| University Of Alabama Libraries | $80,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Adelia Russell Library | $40,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Alexander City Board Of Education | $7,727 | Alexander City, AL, US | Hippy Program | 2018 |
| Alexander City First United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | $2500 Youth Ministry, $2500 Children's Ministry | 2018 |
| Alexander City Rotary Club | $1,500 | Alexander City, AL, US | Dolly Parton Reading Initiative | 2018 |
| Alexander City Schools Education Foundation | $50,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Arise | $35,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Auburn University College Of Liberal Arts | $500 | Auburn, AL, US | Project Uplift | 2018 |
| Benjamin Russell High School | $1,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Art Program | 2018 |
| Benjamin Russell High School 12th Man | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Benjamin Russell High School | $1,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Special Needs Field Trip | 2018 |
| Bruce Pearl Family Foundation | $2,500 | Auburn, AL, US | Bruce Pearl Fore The Children Benfitting Ch | 2018 |
| Children's Harbor | $97,500 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Community Services Programs Of West Alabama | $500 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Project Head Start | 2018 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | $25,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Crimson Standard Fund - Athletic Scholarships/ Russell Scholarship | 2018 |
| First United Methodist Church | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Bill Myers Backpack Program | 2018 |
| Gateway Foundation | $20,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Scholarship Assistance Program | 2018 |
| Junior Leadership Lake Martin Co Tallapoosa County Extension Office | $500 | Dadeville, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Lake Martin Area Humane Society | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Mainstreet Alexander City | $13,725 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Rhizokids International | $1,000 | Alpine, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Russell Farms Baptist Church | $7,500 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Service Dogs Of Alabama | $5,000 | Hope Hull, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Tigers Unlimited | $3,750 | Auburn, AL, US | Bruce - Barkley Golf Classic | 2018 |
| United Methodist Children's Home | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| United Way | $25,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| United Way | $2,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | After The Bell | 2018 |
| University Of Alabama Library | $25,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Alabama Writers Hall Of Fame $12,500, University Libraries Special Collections Preservations $12,500 | 2018 |
| 12th Man | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Adelia Russell Library | $30,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Alabama School Readiness Alliance | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Alexander City Chamber Of Commerce | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Alexander City First United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Alexander City Rotary Club | $1,500 | Alexander City, AL, US | Dolly Parton Reading Initiative | 2017 |
| Alexander City Schools Education Foundation | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Birmingham Heart Ball | 2017 |
| Arise | $25,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Ben Russell High School | $1,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Art Program | 2017 |
| Benjamin Russell High School | $1,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Special Needs Field Trip | 2017 |
| Bruce Pearl Private Foundation Co Tigers Unlimited | $3,750 | Auburn, AL, US | Bruce, Barkley And Basketball Golf Classic | 2017 |
| Children's Harbor | $100,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Council For Prosperity Through Health (path) | $1,250 | Jackson Gap, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Crimson Tide Foundation | $25,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Russell Scholarship | 2017 |
| Gateway Foundation | $20,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Scholarship Assistance Program | 2017 |
| Junior Leadership Lake Martin Co Tallapoosa County Extension Office | $500 | Dadeville, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Lake Martin Area Humane Society | $10,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Mainstreet Alexander City | $66,275 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Rhizokids International | $1,000 | Alpine, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Russell Farms Baptist Church | $5,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Service Dogs Of Alabama | $5,000 | Hope Hull, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center | $6,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Bill Myers Backpack Program | 2017 |
| United Way | $25,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| United Way | $2,000 | Alexander City, AL, US | After The Bell | 2017 |
| University Of Alabama | $10,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Fund | 2017 |
| University Of Alabama Alumni Fund | $1,671 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Nancy Hodges Endowed Scholarship | 2017 |
| University Of Alabama Alumni Fund | $1,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Ricky Robinson Endowed Scholarship | 2017 |
| University Of Alabama Library | $20,000 | Tuscaloosa, AL, US | Library Gift Fund | 2017 |
| Wild South | $1,000 | Ashville, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 63-0930330 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2544 WILLOW POINT RD Alex City, AL 35010-6218 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Adelia Russell Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director & President | Benjamin Russell |
|---|---|
| Director & Vice President | Luanne Russell |
| Director & Secretary | Thomas Lamberth |
Forms 990-PF
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