Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation
The Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. In filing year 2025, it reported 22 grants totaling $78,567, all to organizations in Texas.
Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation at a glance
In short: Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation gave $79K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,567
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,571
- -16.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,504,735
- +3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4508 Quail Hollow Ct, Fort Worth, TX 76133
Phone: (817) 832-3172
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chabad Lubavitch of Fort Worth ($17K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The listed 2025 grants include organizations in Fort Worth and Arlington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2023) to $80K (2021). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Lubavitch of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $16,667 |
| Jewish Federation of Fort Worth & Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Beth-El Congregation Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mayfest Inc Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cook Children's Medical Center Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Junior League of Fort Worth Inc Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Jewel Charity Ball Inc Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,504,735 | $108,089 | $117,569 | $78,567 | 22 | $78,567 | $55,905 | — |
| 2024 | $1,451,384 | $105,515 | $114,494 | $77,300 | 18 | $77,300 | $56,920 | — |
| 2023 | $1,350,076 | $33,455 | $108,008 | $69,000 | 14 | $69,000 | $35,988 | — |
| 2022 | $1,287,215 | $74,316 | $113,085 | $75,000 | 16 | $75,000 | $50,531 | $70,628 |
| 2021 | $1,609,887 | $100,423 | $113,888 | $80,000 | 17 | $80,000 | $77,981 | $75,793 |
| 2020 | $1,512,017 | $165,884 | $155,303 | $77,500 | 17 | — | $49,763 | $70,883 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting Jewish communities, alleviating hunger, improving children’s health, delivering meals to older adults and people with disabilities, and providing financial assistance to families facing end-of-life challenges. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 22 grants totaling $78,567. Grants ranged from $400 to $16,667, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $16,667 to Chabad Lubavitch of Fort Worth and $11,500 to the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth. It also gave $5,000 each to Presbyterian Night Shelter, Beth-El Congregation, Tarrant Area Food Bank, and Mayfest Inc.; $4,000 each to Cook Children’s Medical Center and Meals on Wheels; and $3,000 each to Junior League of Fort Worth Inc. and Jewel Charity Ball Inc.
The Jewish Federation of Fort Worth describes its mission as promoting vibrant, engaged, and secure Jewish communities locally, in Israel, and around the world. Tarrant Area Food Bank says it works to empower the community to alleviate hunger and improve health. Mayfest Inc. describes its purpose as connecting people for a better river, better parks, and a better community. Cook Children’s Medical Center says it aims to improve children’s health in its region through prevention and treatment. Meals on Wheels says it prepares and delivers hot meals to older adults and people with disabilities five days a week.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Chिकotsky, Mark Chikotsky, and David Chikotsky as co-trustees.
Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Chicotsky
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Mark Chicotsky
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Robert Chicotsky
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $8K, to Robert Chicotsky (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation
How much does Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation give each year?
Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation gave $79K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $77K across 18 grants.
What is Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation's typical grant size?
Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,571, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation give grants?
Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (18 grants).
Does Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Who are Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation's largest grantees?
Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chabad Lubavitch of Fort Worth ($16,667), Jewish Federation of Fort Worth & ($11,500) and Presbyterian Night Shelter ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation?
Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $108K.
What does Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation's EIN?
Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4810317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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