Richard W Erickson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard W Erickson Foundation is a private foundation in Kaysville, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,352 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$21,352
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,000 the year before.
58% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,850 | 7 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $19,000 | 8 | $11.3 million |
| 2025 | $21,352 | 12 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Richard W Erickson 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Richard W Erickson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 11 | $22,300 |
| Montana | 1 | $52 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Parks and Recreation | General Financial Support | $4,000 |
| CAF Utah Wingnuts Aviation Museum | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Heber Valley Railroad | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Continue Mission | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Vibrant America | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Wasatch High School | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Vintage Aviation Museum | General Financial Support | $1,500 |
| The Horse of Many Colors Cancer Foundation | General Financial Support | $1,500 |
| Utah Foster Care | General Financial Support | $1,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | General Financial Support | $1,000 |
| Wasatch County | General Financial Support | $800 |
| Yellowstone Forever | General Financial Support | $52 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Baker
- Troy Erickson
- Robert Muir
- Richard Thomas
- Matt Binyon
- Pam Williams
- Craig Keyser
- Zeth Kocherans
Questions people ask
Does Richard W Erickson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard W Erickson Foundation give?
$21,352 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Richard W Erickson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell Baker (Chairman), Troy Erickson (Director), Robert Muir (Trustee) and Richard Thomas (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Richard W Erickson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.