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The Richless Foundation

Accepts applications Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 251540217

The Richless Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,489 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $50 and the largest $9,720. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $10,664 the year before.

30% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,18017$225,385
2024$10,66421$245,675
2025$11,48920$258,001

How to apply

ContactLloyd Connie Richless
305 Timber Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone or email(412) 963-8382
What to submitMost recent financial statements & verification of tax exempt status.
DeadlinesNo set dates exist
RestrictionsPreference given to Pennsylvania charities.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Richless Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania10$10,434
Florida2$385
Maryland1$350
District of Columbia2$100
Minnesota1$50
New York1$50
Virginia1$50
Georgia1$35
Michigan1$35

Grants paid in 2025

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh, PA
Religious$9,720
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Bethesda, MD
Health$350
Bayshore Gardens Community Church
Bradenton, FL
Religious$260
Historic Society of Blairsville Area
Blairsville, PA
Community$150
Marie Shelby Gardens
Sarasota, FL
Environmental$125
Coalition for Christian Outreach
Pittsburgh, PA
Religious$100
Cooper-Siegel Community Library
Pittsburgh, PA
Educational$100
Laurie Ann West Community Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Community$100
Roots of Faith Ministries
Sharpsburg, PA
Religious$79
Alzheimer's Association
Washington, DC
Health$50
American Cancer Society
Williamsport, PA
Health$50
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
White Plains, NY
Health$50
Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
Environmental$50
Parkinsons Foundation
Albert Lea, MN
Community$50
Rails to Trails
Washington, DC
Environmental$50
Jubilee Kitchen
Pittsburgh, PA
Community$50
Parkview Emergency Medical Service
Pittsburgh, PA
Health$50
Habitat for Humanity
Americus, GA
Community$35
Salvation Army
Brackenridge, PA
Community$35
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Grand Rapids, MI
Religious$35

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Richless Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No set dates exist.

How much does The Richless Foundation give?

$11,489 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $50.

Who runs The Richless Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Lloyd K Richless (Trustee) and Connie L Richless (Trustee).

What does The Richless Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and environment and conservation.

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