Bob Richardson Memorial Trust
The Bob Richardson Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships to educational institutions, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Oregon.
Bob Richardson Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Bob Richardson Memorial Trust gave $183K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,053
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,254
- -22.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,365,197
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bob Richardson Memorial Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact the Richardson Scholarship Committee. It lists the application form and materials as “contact above” and restricts awards to worthy students from Toledo, Oregon, and Lincoln County, Oregon.
- Review Cycle
- The filing directs applicants to contact the Richardson Scholarship Committee.
- Deadline
- The filing directs applicants to contact the Richardson Scholarship Committee.
- Contact
Application contact: Richardson Scholarship Committee -
Mailing address: 1800 Ne Sturdevant Rd, Toledo, OR 97391
Phone: (503) 336-5104
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bob Richardson Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Oregon University ($26K). Together the top 8 received $106K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($76,666), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 45 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing identifies eligible students as those from Toledo, Oregon, and Lincoln County, Oregon. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 5% to recipients in Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bob Richardson Memorial Trust gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2022) to $183K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $76,666 |
| Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | Scholarship | $26,388 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Scholarship | $23,333 |
| Lane Community College Eugene, OR | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Portland State University Portland, OR | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Delta State College Cleveland, MS | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Linfield University McMinnville, OR | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Oregon Eugene, OR | Scholarship | $6,666 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,365,197 | $222,894 | $232,629 | $183,053 | 12 | $193,905 | $184,728 | $138,696 |
| 2024 | $2,374,401 | $88,900 | $224,665 | $176,941 | 9 | $187,610 | $47,382 | $143,691 |
| 2023 | $2,498,966 | $84,275 | $215,517 | $160,248 | 7 | $170,939 | $48,022 | $133,302 |
| 2022 | $2,625,748 | $414,998 | $207,265 | $151,500 | 8 | $162,810 | $372,369 | $154,271 |
| 2021 | $2,414,187 | $163,671 | $213,945 | $161,849 | 9 | — | $108,520 | $161,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bob Richardson Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $139K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among the recipients, Linfield University describes its mission as advancing learning, life, and community through intellectual challenge, creativity, dialogue, and moral and spiritual principles. Pacific University describes itself as a learning community dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice. An individual recipient Community College says it aims to improve students’ quality of life by creating scholarships and enhancing student life and activities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust gave $183,053 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,333 to $43,333, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest awards were $43,333 to an individual recipient Community College, $26,388 to Western Oregon University, $23,333 to Oregon State University, and $20,000 to Linn-Benton Community College; each was designated for scholarships. Other 2025 recipients included an individual recipient Community College, Lane Community College, Portland State University, Delta State College, Pacific University, and Linfield University, each receiving $10,000 for scholarships.
The Trust’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee.
Bob Richardson Memorial Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$39K (2023) → $41K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $41K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bob Richardson Memorial Trust
How much does Bob Richardson Memorial Trust give each year?
Bob Richardson Memorial Trust gave $183K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $177K across 9 grants.
What is Bob Richardson Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
Bob Richardson Memorial Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,254, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bob Richardson Memorial Trust give grants?
Bob Richardson Memorial Trust gives mostly in Oregon: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Mississippi (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (2 grants).
Does Bob Richardson Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Bob Richardson Memorial Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are Bob Richardson Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
Bob Richardson Memorial Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Western Oregon University ($26,388), Oregon State University ($23,333) and Lane Community College ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($76,666), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bob Richardson Memorial Trust?
Bob Richardson Memorial Trust reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $194K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bob Richardson Memorial Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among the recipients, Linfield University describes its mission as advancing learning, life, and community through intellectual challenge, creativity, dialogue, and moral and spiritual principles. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bob Richardson Memorial Trust?
The filing directs applicants to contact the Richardson Scholarship Committee. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bob Richardson Memorial Trust's EIN?
Bob Richardson Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3101770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Bob Richardson Memorial Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bob-richardson-memorial-trust-morg_e0a99a6180244e9bbcf037bb948e3a42
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