Investor

The Russell Family Foundation

United States of 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.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 workplaceachieving the ranking of number 11 on Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For in America.

Type: Foundation

Geography: Americas

Impact: Access to Financial Services