1002 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
1002 Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$27,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$389,016
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $37,850 the year before.
16% of its 2025 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 | $26,930 | 26 | $390,543 |
| 2024 | $37,850 | 31 | $368,593 |
| 2025 | $27,500 | 19 | $389,016 |
How to apply
1002 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 1002 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 6 | $11,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 4 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Xavier Church | General support | $5,000 |
| V M I Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Bellarmine Chapel | General support | $2,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Manhattanville College | General support | $1,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| The Brennan Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Propublica | General support | $1,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art | General support | $1,000 |
| Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre of Concinnati | General support | $1,000 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | General support | $1,000 |
| Innocence Project Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| The Sentencing Project | General support | $1,000 |
| Asante Africa Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Foundation for USP7 | General support | $1,000 |
| Lander Valley Youth Soccer | Genral support | $1,000 |
| Responder Alliance Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gates T Richards
- Margaret K Richards
- Gates T Richards Jr
- L Brady Richards
- Margaret Mary Mauze
Questions people ask
Does 1002 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 1002 Foundation give?
$27,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs 1002 Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gates T Richards (Trustee/President), Margaret K Richards (Trustee/Treasurer/Secretary), Gates T Richards Jr (Trustee) and L Brady Richards (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does 1002 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.