C E Richardson Benevolent Foundation
C E Richardson Benevolent Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Pulaski, Virginia. Established in 1978, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit charitable organizations and community initiatives primarily within Virginia.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-7.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$317K
+18.6% YoY
Grant Count
50
+8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+9.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its grantmaking demonstrates a focus on:
- Emergency Assistance & Poverty Relief — Supporting basic needs and emergency aid programs
- Food Security — Funding food banks and meal programs for individuals in need
- Youth Education & Scholarships — Providing tuition assistance to graduating students
- Emergency Services — Supporting firefighter organizations and emergency response
- Libraries & Education — Funding library acquisitions and educational resources
- Community Support — Assisting with Christmas programs, youth centers, and social services
- Veterans Support — Funding veterans memorial projects
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $1,000 to $25,000
Average Grant
Amounts by Program:**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in Virginia, with particular emphasis on the Pulaski County area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $1,474,195
- Total Revenue: $230,933
- Total Expenses: $352,549
- Total Giving: $340,140
IRS Filing: The foundation is required to file IRS Form 990-PF annually.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,474,195 | $1,595,092 | $1,686,626 |
| Revenue | $230,933 | $214,293 | $276,161 |
| Expenses | $352,549 | $301,594 | $312,470 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $340,140 | $289,668 | $299,126 |
| Net Investment Income | $221,624 | $205,348 | $266,650 |
| Distributable Amount | $340,143 | $295,495 | $296,655 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ruth S Looney — Manager & Trustee (6 hours/week, $13,221 compensation)
- Phillip M Baker — Trustee (2 hours/week, $5,000 compensation)
- Mark S Buckland — Trustee (2 hours/week, $5,000 compensation)
- James D Miller — Trustee Emeritus (2 hours/week, $5,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip M Baker | Trustee | 2 | $5,000 |
| Mark S Buckland | Trustee | 2 | $5,000 |
| James D Miller | Trustee Emeritus | 2 | $5,000 |
| Ruth S Looney | Manager & Trustee | 6 | $13,221 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 1120 Pulaski, VA 24301
Phone: (540) 980-6628
EIN: 51-0227549
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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