Rickard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rickard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $380,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $31,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$380,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$31,000
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $279,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $435,000 | 25 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $279,000 | 21 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $380,000 | 21 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Rickard Family 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 Rickard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $153,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $107,000 |
| California | 2 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Trustees of Mease Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wakefield High School Education Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Numismatic Association | Health Society Fund and General Purpose Fund | $20,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | Spark Grant program | $20,000 |
| Dunedin Cares Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Falmouth Academy Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Friends of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Keep Pinellas Beautiful Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Family Pantry-Damiens Place Corp | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Wareham Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Falmouth Service Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Clothes to Kids Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Falmouth Hospital Auxiliary | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dunedin Friends of the Library Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Falmouth Public Library Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David B Rickard
- June L Rickard
- Michael G Rickard
- David B Rickard Jr
Questions people ask
Does Rickard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rickard Family Foundation give?
$380,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Rickard Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David B Rickard (Pres, Dir, Sec), June L Rickard (Dir, VP), Michael G Rickard (Dir, VP) and David B Rickard Jr (Dir, VP).
What does Rickard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and animals.