Sid Richardson Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
Sid Richardson Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $833,194 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $879,472 and the largest $879,472. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$833,194
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$879,472
- Largest grant$879,472
- Assets$16.2 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $925,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $933,750 | 1 | $14.5 million |
| 2024 | $925,500 | 1 | $15.2 million |
| 2025 | $833,194 | 1 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Beckie Wach 309 Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 336-0494, bwach@sidrichardson.org |
| What to submit | Fill in the application request form at www.sidrichardsonmemorialfund.org or email the following information: student's name/address/email/phone; qualifying employee's name/place of employment/employment dates and employee's relationship to student. |
| Deadlines | December 15 to March 15 |
| Restrictions | Applicant must be a direct descendant of a retired employee or current employee with 3 years of fulltime service |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sid Richardson Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $879,472 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarships | $879,472 |
Officers and trustees
- Preston M Geren III
- Thomas White
- Mitchell Roper
- Heidi McDonald
- Johnny Campbell
- Mary Kuykendall
- Marie Hunzeker
- Beckie Wach
Questions people ask
Does Sid Richardson Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 15 to March 15.
How much does Sid Richardson Memorial Fund give?
$833,194 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $879,472.
Who runs Sid Richardson Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Preston M Geren III (Executive Director), Thomas White (President), Mitchell Roper (Vice President) and Heidi McDonald (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Sid Richardson Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.