The Richardson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Richardson Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$60,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$936,477
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $15,000 | 5 | $836,114 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 9 | $883,826 |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 7 | $936,477 |
How to apply
The Richardson 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 The Richardson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 4 | $31,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $29,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN | General operating | $20,000 |
| Florida Keys Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | General operating | $15,000 |
| Avow Hospice Inc | General operating | $7,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Food Pantry Inc | General operating | $7,000 |
| Nashville Jazz Workshop | General operating | $6,000 |
| Nashville Cat Rescue | General operating | $4,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Equitable Trust Company
- Jean Ellen R Cheek
- Gayle R Eadie
- Walter E Richardson III
- James R Lattimore Jr
- L Glenn Worley
Questions people ask
Does The Richardson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Richardson Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Richardson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Equitable Trust Company (Trustee), Jean Ellen R Cheek (Trust Commit), Gayle R Eadie (Trust Commit) and Walter E Richardson III (Trust Commit) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Richardson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and animals.