Grace Richardson Fund
Grace Richardson Fund is a private foundation, based in GREENSBORO, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $139K. Net investment income was $130K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$139K
+190.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+45.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grace Richardson Fund reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Grace Richardson Fund
Based on IRS filings
Grace Richardson Fund is a private foundation, based in GREENSBORO, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $139K. Net investment income was $130K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,063,507 | $1,074,817 | $1,140,590 |
| Revenue | $116,395 | $43,973 | $39,461 |
| Expenses | $183,492 | $73,665 | $102,491 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $177,592 | $67,913 | $94,983 |
| Net Investment Income | $129,633 | $21,128 | $13,028 |
| Distributable Amount | $68,114 | $67,831 | $64,031 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Reason Foundation ($125,450), New Civil Liberties Alliance ($5,000), Leadership Institute ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| REASON FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA | TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $125,450 |
| STUDENTS FOR LIBERTY MCLEAN, VA | TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $4,000 |
| NEW CIVIL LIBERTIES ALLIANCE WASHINGTON, DC | TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $5,000 |
| LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ARLINGTON, VA | TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODERIC R RICHARDSON | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Grace Richardson Fund?
As of 2025, Grace Richardson Fund holds $1.1M in total assets with $116K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $139K in 2025.
Where does Grace Richardson Fund operate?
Grace Richardson Fund has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Ohio, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Grace Richardson Fund award?
In 2025, Grace Richardson Fund awarded 4 grants totaling $139K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Grace Richardson Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Grace Richardson Fund reported a distributable amount of $68K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Grace Richardson Fund's EIN?
Grace Richardson Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6067849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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