Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Tulsa, OK EIN: 20-2595074

Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $807K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $101K.

Key facts about Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc

EIN: 20-2595074
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $41,000
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $13,667
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $806,951
Primary geography: Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Oklahoma (100%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$807K

+9.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$41K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+33.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $41K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Oklahoma

Cities

TulsaOklahoma CityOwassoSapulpa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$806,951	$739,013	$782,244
Revenue	$112,374	$14,246	$82,073
Expenses	$53,436	$57,477	$65,432
Qualifying Distributions	$42,300	$41,015	$47,255
Net Investment Income	$100,926	—	$64,253
Distributable Amount	$43,141	$40,138	$43,192

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Tulsa ($21,000), Parkinsons Foundation of Oklahoma ($10,000), Folds of Honor ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Tulsa Tulsa, OK	Provide funds for continuing research and treatment of cystic fibrosis.	$21,000
Parkinsons Foundation of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK	Provide funds for research and treatment of Parkinsons disease.	$10,000
Folds of Honor Owasso, OK	Provide funds for the support of Military and First Responders.	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Jeff Ellson	President	—	—
Kelsey Ellson	Treasurer	—	—
Trevor Ellson	Director	—	—
Zachary Ellson	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc?

Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Tulsa, OK. It holds $807K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc holds $807K in total assets with $112K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $41K in 2024.

Where does Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc operate?

Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Oklahoma.

What size grants does Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $41K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc's EIN?

Jack L Richardson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2595074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.