R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust
R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. It reported 10 grants totaling $277,001 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations including churches, hospitals, and educational institutions.
R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust at a glance
In short: R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust gave $277K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), top state Montana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $277,001
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,700
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,700
- Total assets
- $4,323,015
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (47% 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 R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church Helena ($55K). Together the top 10 received $277K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 49 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Montana (47%), Florida (10%), Illinois (10%), Michigan (10%), and California (10%). The listed grants also included recipients in Iowa and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 $230K (2022) to $292K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $277K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Helena Helena, MT | General Operating | $55,400 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Operating | $27,700 |
| Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church Williamsville, IL | General Operating | $27,700 |
| Regents of University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Operating | $27,700 |
| Shodair Children's Hospital Helena, MT | General Operating | $27,700 |
| St Peter's Community Hospital Fdn Helena, MT | General Operating | $27,700 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stan Stanford, CA | General Operating | $27,700 |
| PEO Foundation Des Moines, IA | General Operating | $18,467 |
| Rocky Mountain College Billings, MT | General Operating | $18,467 |
| Whitworth University Spokane, WA | General Operating | $18,467 |
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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 | $4,323,015 | $252,082 | $344,257 | $277,001 | 10 | $284,574 | $190,352 | $277,131 |
| 2024 | $4,419,658 | $236,857 | $337,481 | $271,999 | 10 | $279,498 | $180,304 | $265,532 |
| 2023 | $4,520,517 | $264,678 | $336,072 | $271,500 | 10 | $278,608 | $209,327 | $242,576 |
| 2022 | $4,590,595 | $351,169 | $295,313 | $229,500 | 9 | $236,781 | $297,305 | $250,864 |
| 2021 | $4,536,295 | $400,923 | $362,529 | $292,001 | 10 | $299,633 | $344,636 | $288,952 |
| 2020 | $4,497,910 | $394,738 | $342,007 | $278,361 | 10 | — | $341,622 | $276,181 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust reported a distributable amount of $277K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, hospitals, universities, and colleges. Among the grantees, Shriners Children’s says it is committed to compassionate, high-quality, family-centered care that improves children’s lives. Whitworth University describes its mission as providing an “education of mind and heart” through intellectual inquiry guided by Christian scholars. Rocky Mountain College says it educates future leaders through liberal arts and professional programs. The P.E.O. Foundation says it supports the educational and charitable funds of the P.E.O. Sisterhood and provides scholarships for qualified women.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $277,001 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $18,467 to $55,400, with a median grant of $27,700. The largest listed grant was $55,400 to First Presbyterian Church Helena for general operating. Other listed grants included $27,700 each to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church, Regents of the University of Michigan, Shodair Children’s Hospital, St. Peter’s Community Hospital Foundation, and the Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University. Grants of $18,467 each went to the P.E.O. Foundation, Rocky Mountain College, and Whitworth University; all were for general operating.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists U.S. Bank N.A. as trustee.
R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$57K (2020) → $61K (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 $61K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust
How much does R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust give each year?
R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust gave $277K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $272K across 10 grants.
What is R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust's typical grant size?
R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust's median grant in 2025 was $27,700, and its average grant was $27,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust give grants?
R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust's top state is Montana, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (10%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Helena, MT (3 grants).
Does R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust's largest grantees?
R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust's largest 2025 grantees include First Presbyterian Church Helena ($55,400), Shriners Hospitals for Children ($27,700) and Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church ($27,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust?
R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $285K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $277K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, hospitals, universities, and colleges. Among the grantees, Shriners Children’s says it is committed to compassionate, high-quality, family-centered care that improves children’s lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust's EIN?
R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6010500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does R B & Pearl P Richardson Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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