The Richdale Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Richdale Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $38,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$38,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$602,029
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $27,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $27,000 | 9 | $488,055 |
| 2024 | $38,000 | 12 | $602,029 |
How to apply
The Richdale 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 The Richdale Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 10 | $31,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kindred Spirits | Animal rescue | $4,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Transporting rescue animals | $4,000 |
| Street Homeless Animal Project | Provide assistance to the animals of homeless street people | $4,000 |
| Animal Protection of New Mexico Inc | Spay & neuter clinic | $3,000 |
| Cancer Services of New Mexico Foundation | General program support | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of the US | Rescue and care of abandoned pets | $3,000 |
| Interfaith Community Shelter | General program support | $3,000 |
| Kitchen Angels | Meals for the homebound | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army | Assist local needy people | $3,000 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society | Rescue and care of abandoned pets | $3,000 |
| The Food Depot | Feeding the hungry of northern new mexico | $3,000 |
| Monastery of Christ in the Desert | General program support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carey Richdale Gwynn
- James C Richdale III
- Abigail Gwynn
Questions people ask
Does The Richdale Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Richdale Charitable Foundation give?
$38,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Richdale Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carey Richdale Gwynn (President/Treasurer), James C Richdale III (Secretary) and Abigail Gwynn (Director).
What does The Richdale Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, housing and homelessness and food and hunger.