Richard C Adkerson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard C Adkerson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Laplace, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$18.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 41 | $21.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 34 | $18.1 million |
How to apply
Richard C Adkerson 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 Richard C Adkerson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 14 | $1.3 million |
| Louisiana | 13 | $260,680 |
| Montana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $80,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Humprhey coliseum | $400,000 |
| Mississippi State - the Bulldog Club Inc | Baseball facility | $200,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Adkerson online programs for excellence | $200,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Rca chair of accountancy | $200,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Adkerson endowed graduate fellowship | $100,000 |
| The National World War II Museum | Kissinger-liberation | $100,000 |
| Yellowstone Park Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Tgen Foundation | John s. Mccain iii endowed chair | $80,000 |
| City of Starkville Cornerstone Sports Complex | General purpose | $70,000 |
| The National World War II Museum | American spirit awards sponsorship | $62,500 |
| The National World War II Museum | Chairman's appeal | $50,000 |
| Kosciusko Foundation for Excellence in Education | Skipworth auditorium | $30,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Naba student chapter | $25,000 |
| Water Mission | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Western Visions National Museum | Western visions 2024 | $25,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Adkerson graduate fellowship | $20,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Robert bell athletic admin fellowship endowment | $20,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Frank dowsing jr. Football fellowship endowment | $20,000 |
| The 18th Ward Sports Club | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Bureau of Governmental Research | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cottonwood Institute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | President's cabinet | $10,000 |
| Tupelo-Lee Humane Society | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Flyte | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Winston Rhea Scholars | General purpose | $3,680 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Shades of Praise | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Vcpora | 2024 gala | $2,500 |
| Vieux Carre Commission Foundation | Orleans sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Eden Centers | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Cca Louisiana | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Crime Commission Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Max and kit rush scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard C Adkerson
- Richard Clark Adkerson
- William Tyler Adkerson
- Robert Ryan Adkerson
Questions people ask
Does Richard C Adkerson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard C Adkerson Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Richard C Adkerson Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard C Adkerson (Trustee), Richard Clark Adkerson (Trustee), William Tyler Adkerson (Trustee) and Robert Ryan Adkerson (Trustee).
What does Richard C Adkerson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.