Private foundation · EIN 35-1076722 · Chesterton, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Flora Richardson Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $86K total, median $22K. 100% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$86K
Median grant
$22K
Stays in IN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
In Dunes Environmental Learning CenterChesterton, INElementary education programs$39K
Shirley Heinze Land TrustValparaiso, INEducational$38K
Indiana Dunes Birding FestivalChesterton, INEducational$6,900
Westchester Twp Historical MuseumChesterton, INEducational$2,000

About this foundation

Flora Richardson Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chesterton, Indiana, tax-exempt since 1964. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Flora Richardson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Flora Richardson Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $86K across 4 grants, a median of $22K.

Where does Flora Richardson Foundation Inc give?

Indiana (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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