Ma Rikard Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Ma Rikard Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $357,000 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $65,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$357,000
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was up from $324,800 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $253,500 | 51 | $5.1 million |
| 2023 | $324,800 | 53 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $357,000 | 50 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frank A Rikard 21298 Cotton Creek Drive Unit 101, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 271-2172 |
| What to submit | In letter form with copy of requesting org. Latest determination letter |
What Ma Rikard Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 23 | $91,100 |
| Georgia | 2 | $70,800 |
| Tennessee | 8 | $69,300 |
| Hawaii | 7 | $68,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $44,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $8,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $600 |
| Arizona | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe University | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Alderwood Elementary School | Charitable | $41,000 |
| Nashville Public Library Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Belmont University | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Alabama Children's Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Library of Hawaii | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Storybook Theatre of Hawaii | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Kekula Ni'ihau O Kekaha - Preschool | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kilohana Canoe Club | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Kauai Humane Society | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Big Oak Ranch Inc | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Community Hospice of Baldwin County | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Baldwin County Heritage Museum | Charitable | $5,800 |
| City of Foley Alabama Fire Dept | Charitable | $5,800 |
| City of Foley Alabama Police Dept | Charitable | $5,800 |
| Riverside Military Academy | Charitable | $5,800 |
| St Andrew by the Sea | Charitable | $5,800 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Charitable | $5,800 |
| Kula Aupuni Niihau Kahelelani Aloha | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Tropical Botanical Gardens | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Portland Health Action Team | Charitable | $5,000 |
| United Way of Central Alabama | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Williamson County Rescue Squad | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Williamson County Sheriff's Office | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Be Bold Ministries | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Ecumenical Ministries Inc | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Baldwin Cty | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Northwest Washington Steelheaders | Charitable | $3,500 |
| South Baldwin Literacy Council | Charitable | $3,500 |
| First United Methodist Church | Charitable | $3,000 |
| United Way of Baldwin County | Charitable | $2,900 |
| Blue Pearl Cares | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Harpeth Conservancy | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Monroe County Heritage Museum | Charitable | $2,300 |
| Wolf Bay Watershed Watch | Charitable | $2,300 |
| City of Foley Alabama Marketing | Charitable | $1,700 |
| Buena Vista Memorial Association | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Foley Al Library | Charitable | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Synovus Trust Company
- Frank A Rikard
- Glenn A Rikard
- Elizabeth R von Krusenstiern
- John von Krusenstiern
Questions people ask
Does Ma Rikard Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ma Rikard Charitable Trust give?
$357,000 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Ma Rikard Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Synovus Trust Company (Co-Trustee), Frank A Rikard (Co-Trustee), Glenn A Rikard (Co-Trustee) and Elizabeth R von Krusenstiern (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ma Rikard Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.