Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust
Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its filings report scholarship grants to individual recipients; the 2023 filing describes eligibility for Walpole High School graduates who have completed their second year of college or post-secondary education.
Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust gave $90K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,800
- -24.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,401,217
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says to request an application form from Richardi Scholarship, care of Walpole High School. The stated eligibility requirements are a Walpole High School graduate who has completed their second year of college and/or post-secondary education.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing lists September 24 of the current academic school year. That filing’s application cycle is past.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing lists September 24 of the current academic school year.
- Contact
Application contact: Richardi Scholarship
Mailing address: C/O Walpole Hs 275 Common Street, Walpole, MA 02081
Phone: (508) 660-7257
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christian Brownsword ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 49 individual scholarships ($88,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 200 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (98%), New Hampshire (2%), and Rhode Island (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2022) to $90K (2025). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 49 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $88,500 |
| Christian Brownsword Walpole, MA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,401,217 | $75,709 | $157,940 | $90,000 | 50 | $108,004 | $25,773 | $107,223 |
| 2024 | $1,483,448 | $102,171 | $159,703 | $90,000 | 38 | $100,800 | $102,010 | $98,648 |
| 2023 | $1,540,980 | $37,929 | $145,844 | $82,500 | 44 | $102,848 | — | $94,670 |
| 2022 | $1,651,299 | $160,138 | $139,641 | $71,500 | 28 | $87,048 | $107,546 | $111,758 |
| 2021 | $1,630,802 | $54,097 | $140,763 | $74,500 | 40 | — | $13,530 | $104,647 |
| 2019 | $1,755,964 | $125,314 | $142,836 | $79,500 | 35 | — | $77,504 | $97,943 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information describes scholarship support for eligible Walpole High School graduates. It does not state a separate mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Trust made 50 grants totaling $90,000. Grants ranged from $750 to $4,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest reported awards went to individual recipients for scholarships, including one award of $4,000 and one of $3,500.
The 2023 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It says applicants must be Walpole High School graduates who have completed their second year of college and/or post-secondary education. The application form may be requested from Richardi Scholarship, care of Walpole High School. The total amount awarded is limited by the Trust’s net income or, if greater, the “required amount” under IRC Section 4942.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald E. Hawkins, Esq., as co-trustee.
Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust is led by Donald E. Hawkins Esq., Co-Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald E. Hawkins Esq.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
$29K (2019) → $31K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wells Fargo Bank N A (2021) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $31K, to Donald E Hawkins ESQ (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust
How much does Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust give each year?
Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust gave $90K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 38 grants.
What is Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,800, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust give grants?
Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (50 grants).
How large is Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust?
Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust fund?
The available information describes scholarship support for eligible Walpole High School graduates. It does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust?
The 2023 filing says to request an application form from Richardi Scholarship, care of Walpole High School. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Richard Richardi Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7062049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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