Private foundation · EIN 83-0310875 · Cheyenne, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richardson Family Foundation

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: 20 grants paid, $432K total, median $11K. 25% of grants stayed in Wyoming.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$432K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in WY
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Navigator Partners - InternationalColorado Springs, COGeneral$105K
Focus on the FamilyColorado Springs, COGeneral$59K
Alliance Defending FreedomPhoenix, AZGeneral$58K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesCheyenne, WYGeneral$36K
Father's in the FieldLander, WYGeneral$30K
Navigator Partners - DomesticColorado Springs, COGeneral$27K
Trans World RadioCary, NCGeneral$23K
YounglifeColorado Springs, COGeneral$15K
Heart to Heart Prc of LaramieLaramie, WYGeneral$14K
Sim - AbdoussalamesCharlotte, NCGeneral$13K
Oaks InternationalLakeville, MNGeneral$9,000
Wycliff Bible TranslationsOrlando, FLGeneral$7,200
Lifechoice Pcc of CheyenneReno, NVGeneral$6,800
New HorizonsColorado Springs, COGeneral$6,300
Inter-VarsityMadison, WIGeneral$5,800
Serenity Prc of CodypowellCheyenne, WYGeneral$5,800
Child Evangelism FellowshipCheyenne, WYGeneral$4,500
Scarlet HopeLousiville, KYGeneral$3,900
Common Ground ConsultantsHopkins, MNGeneral$3,400
Balkan HopeWashington, MIGeneral$1,000

By state: Colorado 5 · Wyoming 5 · Arizona 1 · North Carolina 2 · Minnesota 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Richardson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cheyenne, Wyoming, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Richardson Family Foundation 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 Richardson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $432K across 20 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Richardson Family Foundation give?

Colorado (5 grants), Wyoming (5 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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