Private foundation · EIN 23-7245123 · Greensboro, North Carolina

H Smith Richardson Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $2.7M total, median $5,000. 20% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$2.7M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NC
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$68M

Grants paid in 2024

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Smith Richardson Foundation IncGreensboro, NCFlow through grant - for charitable, scientific, literary, educational purposes or religious needs.$2.7M
Lafayette CollegeEaston, PAGeneral support$10K
Greens Farms AcademyWeston, CTGeneral support$5,000
Sailing Foundation of the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City IncSea Isle City, NJGeneral support$3,000
Weston Volunteer Fire DepartmentWeston, CTGeneral support$2,000

By state: North Carolina 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Connecticut 2 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

H Smith Richardson Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina, administered in care of Rubino & McGeehin, tax-exempt since 1972. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does H Smith Richardson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does H Smith Richardson Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.7M across 5 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does H Smith Richardson Charitable Trust give?

North Carolina (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Connecticut (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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