Joseph & Evelyn Richardson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph & Evelyn Richardson Foundation is a private foundation in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$47,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $47,500 the year before.
30% 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 | $33,000 | 8 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $47,500 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $47,000 | 10 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Joseph & Evelyn 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 Joseph & Evelyn Richardson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 10 | $47,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Production Farms | To award grants to organizations & educational institutions | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Sheboygan County | To award grants to organizations & educational institutions | $5,000 |
| Dogs 2 Dogs Tags | To award grants to organizations & educational institutions | $5,000 |
| Nourish Farms | To award grants to organizations & educational institutions | $5,000 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice | To award grants to organizations & educational institutions | $5,000 |
| Sheboygan Falls School District Scholarships | To award grants to organizations & educational institutions | $5,000 |
| Sheboygan Christian School | To award grants to organizations & educational institutions | $5,000 |
| Reins | To award grants to organizations & educational institutions | $5,000 |
| Tawsitism | To award grants to organizations & educational institutions | $5,000 |
| Anchor of Hope | To award grants to organizations & educational institutions | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Richardson
- James L Richardson
- Gerald L Loth
- Joseph E Richardson III
- David W Richardson Jr
Questions people ask
Does Joseph & Evelyn Richardson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph & Evelyn Richardson Foundation give?
$47,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Joseph & Evelyn Richardson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Richardson (Vice President), James L Richardson (Vice President), Gerald L Loth (Treasurer) and Joseph E Richardson III (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Joseph & Evelyn Richardson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.