Richardson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richardson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $505,498. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$505,498
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $270,995 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 | $270,995 | 13 | $10.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 12 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 5 | $651,498 |
| California | 5 | $332,100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada | General fund | $505,498 |
| BABY2BABY | General fund | $297,600 |
| Keep Memory Alive | General fund | $100,000 |
| Georgetown University | Melissa akkaway current use term associate professorship fund | $100,000 |
| Mayor's Fund for Las Vegas | General fund | $25,000 |
| Digital Bridges 4 Nepal | General fund | $20,000 |
| Malibu Elementary | General fund | $12,000 |
| Nathan Adelson Hospice | General fund | $11,000 |
| Las Vegas Fashion Council | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Shark Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Views FC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Alliance for Children's Rights | General fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda D Richardson
- William R Richardson
- Melissa Richardson Akkaway
- William A Richardson
Questions people ask
Does Richardson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richardson Charitable Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Richardson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda D Richardson (President and Director), William R Richardson (Secretary and Director), Melissa Richardson Akkaway (Treasurer and Director) and William A Richardson (Director).