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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 20-2021512

Russell Foundation

A private foundation in Irving, TX. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 21 grants and $116,000 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
John J Flowers
2116 Aristocrat Dr
Irving, TX 750633476
(214) 274-5808
Form and materials
No specific format required
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $116,000

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $1,792,063
  • Tax year 2024

    $106,000

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $1,488,084
  • Tax year 2023

    $94,300

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $1,475,990
  • Tax year 2022

    $118,800

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $1,484,812
  • Tax year 2021

    $97,000

    Grants listed
    9
    Assets, end of year
    $1,572,076
  • Tax year 2020

    $83,300

    Grants listed
    9
    Assets, end of year
    $1,563,766
  • Tax year 2019

    $70,500

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $1,575,838
  • Tax year 2018

    $66,800

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $1,566,117

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Honduras Educational Development Assistance CorpOak Lawn, IL

    Supporting the creation of infrastructure where children and young adults are offered a vocational and educational curriculum.

    $12,500
  2. Synergy IndoorMcAllen, TX

    Provides a place where young performers from across the Rio Grande Valley discover their potential, their confidence, and their sense of belonging.

    $8,000
  3. The Art of Manhood IncChipley, FL

    Mentors young men to become productive men for their current and future endeavors.

    $7,500
  4. Crossover Restoration FoundationFort Worth, TX

    After-school program that uses the restoration of classic vehicles to draw and train troubled teens

    $5,500
  5. Association for Independent LivingDallas, TX

    Elevate residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities to their highest independence and interdependence through life skills, education and vocational guidance.

    $5,000
  6. Austin Bat CaveAustin, TX

    Tutors work one-on-one with youth to inspire these burgeoning authors with a passion for reading, writing, and learning.

    $5,000
  7. Be StrongDeerfield BCH, FL

    National charity on mission to save and improve the lives of our youth using a peer-to-peer approach.

    $5,000
  8. Children First Counseling CenterGrand Prairie, TX

    Dedicated to providing hope and healing through comprehensive counseling and education services for individuals of all ages

    $5,000
  9. Community Partners of DallasDallas, TX

    Provide what abused children urgently need today to thrive tomorrow.

    $5,000
  10. Drug Prevention ResourcesWaxahachie, TX

    To ignite communities to work together to protect and strengthen youth resiliency

    $5,000
  11. Forerunner MentoringDallas, TX

    Fulfill the potential of every young man in Lake Highlands growing up without a father-figure at home by providing mentoring, programs, and family support

    $5,000
  12. Hero Kids FoundationSuffolk, VA

    Aims is to provide a multidisciplinary approach to promote and support Military & First Responders children, together with the whole family, utilizing animal-assisted therapies along with nature-based activities.

    $5,000
  13. Housing ForwardDallas, TX

    Development and implementation of an effective homeless response system to make homelessnessrare, brief, and non-recurringin Dallas and Collin Counties

    $5,000
  14. Irving Family Advocacy CenterIrving, TX

    Provide a coordinated collaborative response to violent crime in the community and be a mental health resource to prevent further violence and trauma in Irving.

    $5,000
  15. NFTE SouthNew York, NY

    Programs that foster an entrepreneurial mindset and develop startup skills, ensuring their success in an ever-changing world, with the support of a highly trained corps of teachers

    $5,000
  16. Phased IN ProjectWichita Fallas, TX

    transitional living program for emancipated foster youth learning basic life skills to prepare them for independent living.

    $5,000
  17. Survive and Thrive EducationFort Worth, TX

    Devoted to empowering and enabling young people ages (12-24), primarily from marginalized circumstances, to become productive citizens in society

    $5,000
  18. Texas Diaper BankSan Antonio, TX

    Providing Diapers, Incontinence Supplies, and Menstrual Essentials To Families in Need

    $5,000
  19. The Rock ProgramOcala, FL

    serve students during the school day, help them find what they need and listen when they need a kind ear, so they will thrive and feel valued.

    $5,000
  20. The TREE of North TexasNorth Richland Hills, TX

    Committed to the educational growth and development of low income children through providing supplies and meals.

    $5,000
  21. Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX

    grants funds to charities and awards scholarships to students throughout the Hill Country

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services5 grants $27,50035% of the total
  2. Youth development3 grants $15,00019% of the total
  3. Health2 grants $10,00013% of the total
  4. Mental health2 grants $10,00013% of the total
  5. Arts and culture1 grant $8,00010% of the total
  6. Religion1 grant $5,5007% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $2,5003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas15 grants $76,000
  2. Florida3 grants $17,500
  3. Illinois1 grant $12,500
  4. New York1 grant $5,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John J FlowersCEO and President Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • J Jefferson FlowersDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Harriett T FlowersDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Michael K BredemeierDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Sarah Bredemeier MartinDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Richmond C FlowersDirector Hours 0Pay $0
  • Laura R FreemanDirector Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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