The Mary Lynn Richardson Fund
Accepts applications
The Mary Lynn Richardson Fund is a private foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $318,592 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $26,892. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$318,592
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$26,892
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $331,804 the year before.
24% 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 | $331,804 | 41 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $318,592 | 34 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Lynn Richardson Fund Piedmont P O Box 20124, Greensboro, NC 27420 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 274-5471 |
| What to submit | Written proposal with a copy of internal revenue service exemption letter |
| Deadlines | August 31 of each calendar year |
| Restrictions | The mary lynn richardson fund provides basic needs funding (health, educational and shelter). This is not a bricks and mortar fund. Funds available are disbursed 50% to foreign 501 (c)(3) organizations and 50% to domestic 501 (c)(3) organizations. Grants to individuals are for general support for indigent persons and for assistance with their medical expenses. These grants are limited to non family persons known by one of the trustees and are extremely rare. Domestic grants are paid to organizations whose programs impact the state of North Carolina. Guilford county programs have preference over other counties in North Carolina. |
What The Mary Lynn Richardson Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 27 | $217,608 |
| Florida | 1 | $26,892 |
| Delaware | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $16,892 |
| Kansas | 1 | $7,200 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Samaritain Mission Haiti | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $26,892 |
| Anne K Taylor Fund | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Justice Defenders | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Medical Teams International | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $16,892 |
| Salvation Army | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $14,158 |
| Hearts and Hands for Haiti | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $12,000 |
| Seed Programs Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $12,000 |
| Family Room Foster Care Resource Center | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Family Service of the Piedmont Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Homes Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Interactive Resource Center Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Community Housing Solutions of Guilford Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Backpack Beginnings | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Bennet College | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| White Memorial Presbyterian Church | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Guilford Education Alliance | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $7,500 |
| Del Rey Missions - El Rancho del Rey | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $7,200 |
| Church World Service Greensboro | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Freedom Firm USA | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Friends Homes | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped Dental Lifeline NTWK | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| People to People Liasion | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Reading Connections | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Women's Resource Center of Greensboro | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greensboro Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Guilford Adult Health Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| WHEELS4HOPE | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Barnabas Network | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Greensboro Farmers Market Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Out of Garden Project | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| Autism Society of NC Inc | To assist organization in carrying out its exempt purpose. | $2,500 |
| Individual | To assist individual with medical expenses. | $1,450 |
Officers and trustees
- Betsy Boney Mead
- Britt A Preyer
- Patricia S Agnew
- Matthew Lem
- Anne H Wagoner
Questions people ask
Does The Mary Lynn Richardson Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 31 of each calendar year.
How much does The Mary Lynn Richardson Fund give?
$318,592 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs The Mary Lynn Richardson Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Betsy Boney Mead (Trustee), Britt A Preyer (Trustee), Patricia S Agnew (Trustee) and Matthew Lem (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Mary Lynn Richardson Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and health.