How to apply
Not applicable Contact: Robert J Helm, 2305 S Blackman Road, Springfield, Mo, 4178870585 Deadlines: Not applicable Restrictions: Not applicable
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of SpringfieldSpringfield, MO | Williams school | $121K |
| Council of ChurchesSpringfield, MO | Ambassadors for children, crosslines | $30K |
| Christ Episcopal ChurchSpringfield, MO | Charity | $25K |
| St Andrews Episcopal ChurchKansas City, MO | Charity | $15K |
| Nature Conservancy of MoSt Louis, MO | Missouri tstee matching prog. | $5,000 |
| Ptsd Foundation of AmericaHouston, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
| CASA of Sw MissouriSpringfield, MO | Charity | $5,000 |
| KsmuSpringfield, MO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Ozarks Public TelevisionSpringfield, MO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Ozarks Food HarvestSpringfield, MO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Bgc Partners in Education (pie)Springfield, MO | Charity | $5,000 |
| Care to LearnSpringfield, MO | Charity-sps students | $3,000 |
| The Warrior's JourneySpringfield, MO | Charity | $3,000 |
| Alzheimer's AssociationSpringfield, MO | Charity | $2,500 |
| Mo Prairie FoundationColumbia, MO | Charity | $2,000 |
| Care Animal RescueSpringfield, MO | Charity | $1,000 |
| National Parks Conservation AssociaWashington, DC | Charity | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife FederationMerrifield, VA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC | Charity | $1,000 |
| Conservation Federation of MissouriJefferson City, MO | Charity | $1,000 |
| Missouri Parks AssociationKansas City, MO | Charity | $500 |
By state: Missouri 17 · Texas 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Risdal Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Springfield, Missouri, administered in care of Jon M Risdal, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Risdal Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Not applicable Deadlines: Not applicable.
How much does Risdal Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $242K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Risdal Family Foundation give?
Missouri (17 grants), Texas (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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