As a foundation, our purpose is clear:

• Contribute to innovative community impact;

• Build quality relationships with partners; and

• Have an outstanding work culture.


We make charitable grants in three geographical areas and in three thematic interests. We fund locally, regionally and globally. Locally, we support grassroots leadership and a selected number of nonprofit organizations in Tacoma and Pierce County. Regionally, we make grants in Western Washington related to Environmental Sustainability. Globally, we fund a select group of nonprofits working on issues of peace and security.


The Russell Family Foundation seeks to contribute to innovative community impact, build quality relationships with partners and have an outstanding work culture.


We value families as unique communities of individuals.


We value integrity in an environment of mutual trust and respect.


We value honest and constructive communications.


We believe in life–long learning.


We accept our responsibilities as humble stewards.


We value courage in our programs and we are satisfied with quiet impact.


Recent Grantees
Interra Project
IslandWood
ONE/Northwest
People for Puget Sound
Audubon Washington
Climate Solutions
Earth Economics
Georgia Strait Alliance
North Cascades Institute
Pomegranate Center
Resource Media - Seattle