Louise W and Luther W Richardson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louise W and Luther W Richardson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $26,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$85,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $77,000 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,000 | 3 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 8 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Louise W and Luther W Richardson Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Louise W and Luther W Richardson Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5 | $45,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal Church | General operations | $26,000 |
| Monteagle Assembly Endowment Fund Corporation | To support the organization's mission to enhance sunday school programs | $25,000 |
| Historic Tuscaloosa | General operations | $10,000 |
| Chief and Calla Bell Scholarship Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| University of Alabama | General opeartions | $5,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal - Burnsville NC | General operations | $5,000 |
| Rise Program | Development fund | $3,000 |
| Magic Moments | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Luther Richardson III
- Louise Richardson Manzella
Questions people ask
Does Louise W and Luther W Richardson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louise W and Luther W Richardson Charitable Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Louise W and Luther W Richardson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Luther Richardson III (Trustee) and Louise Richardson Manzella (Trustee).
What does Louise W and Luther W Richardson Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.