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Maggie and Earl Russel Foundation

EIN 95-4078318 · CA

Human Services funderHuman Services funders in CaliforniaAll California foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in CA, TX, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Maggie and Earl Russel Foundation based in CA paid 18 grants totaling $162.5K to 18 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $40K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included ARCS Foundation LA Founder Chapter, Net-Works Laguna Beach, and Muriel's Angels. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,264,036
Giving (latest yr)
$162,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
18
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • ARCS Foundation LA Founder Chapter$40,000
  • Net-Works Laguna Beach$25,000
  • Muriel's Angels$15,000
  • Hoag Hospital Foundation$10,000
  • Orangewood Foundation$10,000

Where grants went

  • California$154,000 · 16 grants
  • Texas$5,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$3,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (18)

ARCS Foundation LA Founder Chapter
Torrance, CA
To support scholar awards to academically outstanding citizens
$40,000
Net-Works Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA
Provides local social services and faith-based support for Laguna Beach community members and the homeless
$25,000
Muriel's Angels
Mission Viejo, CA
To support organization that provides funding for the special needs of children with physical and mental disabilities
$15,000
Orangewood Foundation
Santa Ana, CA
To support youth on their way to self sufficiency
$10,000
Hoag Hospital Foundation
Newport Beach, CA
To support a foundation that plays an integral role in the Hoag Hospital success
$10,000
Kings Academy
Laguna Niguel, CA
To support college preparatory K-12 Christian education
$9,000
Mercy Ships
Garden Valley, TX
To support hospital ships that cure world's forgotten poor
$5,000
Peace of Heaven Children's Paradise
Marysville, CA
To provide long-term housing and counseling to children who have experienced human trafficking
$5,000
Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA
To support the organization that helps young people to reach their full potential
$5,000
Foundation Think Again
Los Angeles, CA
To support rehabilitation therapies to children severely affected by cancer and brain tumors
$5,000
Free Wheelchair Mission
Irvine, CA
To provide wheelchairs to people with disabilities in developing countries
$5,000
Laguna Food Pantry
Laguna Beach, CA
To support the organization that offers free groceries to families and individuals in need
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Maggie and Earl Russel Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Maggie and Earl Russel Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Maggie and Earl Russel Foundation reported 18 itemized grants totaling $162.5K. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $40K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include ARCS Foundation LA Founder Chapter, Net-Works Laguna Beach, Muriel's Angels, among 18 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Maggie and Earl Russel Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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