Richards Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richards Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $288,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$288,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $320,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $316,000 | 16 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $320,000 | 14 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $288,000 | 16 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Richards Family 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 Richards Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 10 | $250,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $18,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy | General | $100,000 |
| Ambassadors Football International | General | $25,000 |
| City Mission | General | $25,000 |
| Valley Christian Academy | General | $25,000 |
| Fieldstone Counseling | General | $20,000 |
| Scranton Road Ministries CDC | General | $20,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | General | $18,000 |
| Nova Womens Health | General | $10,000 |
| Story Church | General | $10,000 |
| Christ Community Chapel | General | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Prison Ministries | General | $5,000 |
| Mission to the World | General | $5,000 |
| Rahab Ministries | General | $5,000 |
| Team the Evangelical Alliance Mission | General | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General | $3,000 |
| United Adoration | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marianne Richards
- Donald J Richards
- Katherine L Ruiz
- Daniel S Richards
- Peter D Richards
Questions people ask
Does Richards Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richards Family Foundation give?
$288,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Richards Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marianne Richards (Co-Trustee), Donald J Richards (Co-Trustee), Katherine L Ruiz (Co-Trustee) and Daniel S Richards (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Richards Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.