Robert W Richardson Musical Education Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Robert W Richardson Musical Education Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Kennewick, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $11,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$329,177
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,585 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $12,840 | 6 | $265,078 |
| 2023 | $10,585 | 3 | $304,350 |
| 2024 | $11,000 | 6 | $329,177 |
How to apply
| Contact | Asha Breitenfeldt Baker Boyer Bank 1149 N Edison St Ste A, Kennewick, WA 99336 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (509) 783-6800 |
| What to submit | Application information sheet which includes name, address, and contact information, listing of educational intent and goals, listing of honors and awards, and detail of music related activities; copy of grade transcripts; copy of audition cd; letter of recommendation from music instructor. |
| Deadlines | Annually, during january, for the following academic year |
| Restrictions | Music scholarships. Students must be graduating seniors enrolled in any high school within the boundaries of the cities of richland, pasco, kennewick, finley, burbank, or kiona-benton school districts in Washington. Additional awards may be made to students attending columbia basin college in pasco. |
What Robert W Richardson Musical Education Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5 | $8,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitworth University | Music scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Idaho | Music scholarships | $3,000 |
| Central Washington University | Music scholarships | $2,000 |
| Individual | Influential teacher award | $500 |
| Individual | Influential teacher award | $300 |
| Individual | Influential teacher award | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent Steinert
- Lorelei Lydeen
- Michael Bryan
- Phillip Simpson
- Collin Wilson
- Baker Boyer Bank
Questions people ask
Does Robert W Richardson Musical Education Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Annually, during january, for the following academic year.
How much does Robert W Richardson Musical Education Scholarship Fund give?
$11,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Robert W Richardson Musical Education Scholarship Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Brent Steinert (Chair), Lorelei Lydeen (Vice-Chair), Michael Bryan (Secretary) and Phillip Simpson (Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Robert W Richardson Musical Education Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.