The Richardson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Richardson Foundation is a private foundation in Katonah, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $739,800 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $481,000. 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$739,800
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$481,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $828,987 the year before.
15% 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 | $828,987 | 65 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $739,800 | 59 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
The Richardson 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 Richardson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 43 | $696,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $7,550 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,200 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,050 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General funding | $481,000 |
| New York City Ballet | General funding | $49,700 |
| Neighbers Link | General funding | $36,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | General funding | $25,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice | General funding | $20,000 |
| Rippowam Cisqua School | General funding | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | General funding | $14,300 |
| Bard Graduate Centerbard College | General funding | $12,500 |
| American for Oxford Inc | General funding | $10,000 |
| Eighth Church of Christ Scientist | General funding | $10,000 |
| Princeton University | General funding | $5,200 |
| Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts | General funding | $5,000 |
| The Council on Foreign Relations | General funding | $5,000 |
| The Hill School | General funding | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | General funding | $5,000 |
| Friends of John Jay Homestead | General funding | $2,500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General funding | $2,500 |
| New York Presbyterian Hospital | General funding | $2,500 |
| The Frick Collection | General funding | $2,500 |
| New York Philharmonic | General funding | $2,000 |
| Two East 62nd Street Foundation | General funding | $2,000 |
| The Leukemia-Lymphoma Society | General funding | $1,050 |
| Association of American Rhodes Scholars | General funding | $1,000 |
| Bedford Riding Lanes | General funding | $1,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General funding | $1,000 |
| City Harvest | General funding | $1,000 |
| Community Solutions | General funding | $1,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General funding | $1,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | General funding | $1,000 |
| Katonah Fire Department | General funding | $1,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | General funding | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General funding | $1,000 |
| Mowglis Schoolholt-Elwell Memorial Fdn | General funding | $1,000 |
| Museum of American Revolution | General funding | $1,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation | General funding | $1,000 |
| The Economic Club of New York | General funding | $1,000 |
| The New Criterion | General funding | $1,000 |
| Uja-Federation Ny | General funding | $1,000 |
| Instrumental Music Association Easton Area High School- Adj for 2023 Grant | General funding | $750 |
| Astrazeneca Hope Lodge | General funding | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank E Richardson
Questions people ask
Does The Richardson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Richardson Foundation give?
$739,800 in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Richardson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frank E Richardson (Trustee).
What does The Richardson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.