TRFF grantee Puget Soundkeeper Alliance was the first and is still the only organization focused on stopping water pollution sources throughout the Puget Sound basin. This summer, in partnership with Unleash the Brilliance (UTB), a youth mentorship organization, they will create a paid summer internship program for UTB’s Youth Leaders to use Springbrook Creek as an outdoor learning classroom. https://lnkd.in/gHHnXxc
The Russell Family Foundation
Philanthropy
Gig Harbor, WA 2,057 followers
We seek to contribute to a sustainable and peaceful world for people, places and communities.
About us
George and Jane Russell bought the small brokerage and mutual fund business of George's grandfather in 1958 and developed it into one of the world's leading investment management and advisory firms, Frank Russell Company. George pioneered the business of pension fund consulting and Jane was the company's architect of corporate culture. Together they earned Frank Russell Company national recognition as an outstanding workplace—achieving the ranking of number 11 on Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For in America. In 1999, the Russells sold Frank Russell Company to Northwestern Mutual Life. The company was renamed the Russell Investment Group. Jane and George Russell created The Russell Family Foundation with part of the sale proceeds, providing a way for their extended family to make a quiet, positive impact in the community. The Russell Family Foundation values integrity, mutual trust, constructive communication, life-long learning, and courage. We seek to demonstrate these values in all of our activities.
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http://www.trff.org
External link for The Russell Family Foundation
- Industry
- Philanthropy
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Gig Harbor, WA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- Janes's Fund and Jane's Fellowship Program, Environmental Sustainability, Climate Finance, and Regional Food Systems
Locations
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3025 Harborview Dr.
PO BOX 2567
Gig Harbor, WA 98335, US
Employees at The Russell Family Foundation
Updates
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The Port Townsend Marine Science Center aims to inspire the conservation of the Salish Sea by providing programs for youth to experience the marine environment firsthand. As a TRFF Environmental Education grantee, they will support outdoor programs and activities for 540 students in Jefferson and Kitsap counties. https://ptmsc.org/
Port Townsend Marine Science Center
https://ptmsc.org
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📝 New blog on the Russell Family Foundation’s approach to investing for climate: “By investing early in climate solutions, we are not only investing in the future by helping to reduce emissions sooner and prevent more severe longer term damage, but we are also giving ourselves a greater opportunity to generate financial returns by doing so. Early action is also more cost-effective for everyone, and helps ensure that future generations can enjoy a more stable and sustainable Earth.” ▶️Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gYUtzTCt #climateaction #sustainablefinance
Investing for climate: The Russell Family Foundation's approach to investment - The Russell Family Foundation
https://trff.org
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The Pacific Education Institute has equitably advanced civil and scientific literacy and deepened student engagement through real-world science outdoors. The Environmental Education grant will provide stipends for students participating in the Youth Engaged Sustainability Systems courses focused on green economy workforce skills, supporting 96 students each year. Read more about their work: https://lnkd.in/gvQq8YPX
Pacific Education Institute | K-12 Professional Development and Outdoor Ed
https://pacificeducationinstitute.org
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The countdown is on! Jane’s Fellowship Program will begin the application process for Class 12 on July 15, 2024. Jane’s Fellowship Program (JFP) is a year-long program that brings together a diverse group of leaders who are actively serving Pierce County and working to address a wide range of community challenges. The goal of JFP is to deepen leadership skills, expand perspectives and encourage equitable collaborations for grassroots and community leaders. In this 12-month, cohort-based program, Fellows meet twice monthly to share in skills training, experiential learning and community building. Learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/deGzgGN
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Northwest Youth Corps’ mission is to provide youth and young adults opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. As a TRFF grantee, Northwest Youth Corp will host an upcoming Sound to Summit program, which will serve 60 youth each year and six adult supervisors across Tacoma, Lakewood and Olympia. The curriculum fosters an understanding of environmental impact and potential outdoor careers, addressing staff shortages in agencies like the National Park Service. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giRbng4x
Northwest Youth Corps
https://www.nwyouthcorps.org
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Continuing our series featuring grantees in TRFF's Environmental Education portfolio is Nisqually Reach Nature Ctr. Nisqually Ranch Nature Center is dedicated to advancing the understanding and conservation of the Nisqually Estuary through education, interpretation and community science. Their staff-led programs emphasize scientific discovery and cater to K-12 students, high schools, colleges and communities in Pierce and Thurston County. https://lnkd.in/gPGSrM-9
Home - Nisqually Reach Nature Center
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Two years ago, our Catalytic Climate Finance Program (CCF) was born. 💡 So, what’s in store this year for our work to advance climate solutions? ⏩ Read about our intentions around transparency, sharing our learnings, collaboration and maximizing real-world impact from our CEO, Kathleen Simpson, here: https://lnkd.in/gcWvdHdS
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Harbor WildWatch's mission is to inspire stewardship for the Salish Sea by providing equitable learning opportunities about the environment to our community and beyond. The TRFF Environmental Education grantee offers various education programs and activities that engage students, adults and families in protecting local marine resources, serving 25,000 youth from Pierce, Kitsap and Thurston counties. https://lnkd.in/gt6tAeD2
Harbor WildWatch – Inspiring stewardship for Puget Sound and the greater Salish Sea
https://harborwildwatch.org
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TRFF Environmental Education grantee Great Peninsula Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to protecting the natural habitats, rural landscapes and open spaces of the Great Peninsula region of West Puget Sound. Learn more about them, including their Land Labs program, which engages 1,200 Kitsap County middle school students through environmental science projects: https://lnkd.in/gjkwT6TK
Great Peninsula Conservancy – Protecting our lands and waters for generations to come.
https://greatpeninsula.org