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Richard Sheard Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Columbus, Wisconsin · EIN 336928264

Richard Sheard Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Columbus, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $15,500 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

Richard Sheard Charitable Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Richard Sheard Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.

StateGrantsAmount
Wisconsin1$25,000
Florida1$6,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Riverside Bible Camp
Amnerst, WI
General operating support$25,000
Cru
Orlando, FL
General operating support$6,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Richard Sheard Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Richard Sheard Charitable Trust give?

$31,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $15,500.

Who runs Richard Sheard Charitable Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Richard Sheard (Trustee).

What does Richard Sheard Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.

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