Richard W Erickson Foundation
The Richard W Erickson Foundation is a private foundation based in Kaysville, Utah. Its website describes a mission of preserving history through its Antique & Classic Power Museum in Wallsburg, which presents antique vehicles, machinery, Americana, and a pioneer village for educational and recreational experiences.
Richard W Erickson Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard W Erickson Foundation gave $22K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,352
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,863
- -21.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $12,405,771
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (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.
How to apply to Richard W Erickson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 668, Kaysville, UT 84037
Phone: (801) 560-5373
Website: https://www.richardericksonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard W Erickson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wasatch Parks and Recreation ($4K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Utah, except for $52 to Yellowstone Forever in Montana. The foundation’s museum is located in Wallsburg, Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard W Erickson Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $22K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Parks and Recreation Heber, UT | General Financial Support | $4,000 |
| CAF Utah Wingnuts Aviation Museum Heber, UT | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Heber Valley Railroad Heber, UT | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Continue Mission Bountiful, UT | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Vibrant America West Valley City, UT | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Wasatch High School Heber City, UT | General Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Vintage Aviation Museum Spanish Fork, UT | General Financial Support | $1,500 |
| The Horse of Many Colors Cancer Foundation Heber City, UT | General Financial Support | $1,500 |
| Utah Foster Care Murray, UT | General Financial Support | $1,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation Provo, UT | General Financial Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,405,771 | $1,811,395 | $1,045,748 | $22,352 | 12 | $796,388 | $264,060 |
| 2024 | $10,914,489 | $734,695 | $1,129,508 | $19,000 | 8 | $983,303 | $274,694 |
| 2023 | $11,966,957 | $783,574 | $850,297 | $8,850 | 7 | $1,260,951 | $138,262 |
| 2022 | $11,297,325 | $923,283 | $704,815 | $13,025 | 7 | $1,123,791 | $566,602 |
| 2021 | $11,045,792 | $1,221,387 | $478,288 | $16,745 | 5 | $732,099 | $37,510 |
| 2020 | $10,303,439 | $-61,768 | $412,318 | — | — | — | $51,723 |
| 2019 | $10,654,266 | $5,868,017 | $846,909 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $90,092 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it is committed to preserving and sharing history with the public. Its museum features antique and classic vehicles, farm equipment, historic buildings, demonstrations, tours, and events.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied activities. For example, Continue Mission describes its work as providing therapeutic events for veterans and service members facing physical, mental, or emotional challenges and their families. Yellowstone Forever describes itself as the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, providing grants and in-kind support to the park through philanthropic and educational initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $22,352. Grants ranged from $52 to $4,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $4,000 to Wasatch Parks and Recreation and $2,500 each to CAF Utah Wingnuts Aviation Museum, Heber Valley Railroad, Continue Mission, Vibrant America, and Wasatch High School. The listed grant purposes were “General Financial Support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Russell Baker as chairman; Troy Erickson, Craig Keyser, and Zeth Kocherans as directors; Robert Muir, Richard Thomas, and Matt Binyon as trustees; and Pam Williams as secretary.
Richard W Erickson Foundation is led by Russell Baker, Chairman on every filing since 2019; all 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russell Baker
Chairman
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$40K (2019) → $90K (2025)
Matt Binyon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $32K (2025)
Richard Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $32K (2025)
Robert Muir
Trustee
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $55K (2025)
Craig Keyser
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$10K (2025)
Troy Erickson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$10K (2025)
Zeth Kocherans
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$7K (2025)
Pam Williams
Secretary
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
$13K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Todd Erickson (2019–2024) — Ranch Manager
- Former: Mark Duffin (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: David Munk (2019–2020) — 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 $90K, to Russell Baker (Chairman). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Richard W Erickson Foundation
How much does Richard W Erickson Foundation give each year?
Richard W Erickson Foundation gave $22K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 8 grants.
What is Richard W Erickson Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard W Erickson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,863, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard W Erickson Foundation give grants?
Richard W Erickson Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Heber, UT (3 grants) and Heber City, UT (3 grants).
Does Richard W Erickson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard W Erickson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard W Erickson Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard W Erickson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wasatch Parks and Recreation ($4,000), CAF Utah Wingnuts Aviation Museum ($2,500) and Heber Valley Railroad ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard W Erickson Foundation?
Richard W Erickson Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What does Richard W Erickson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it is committed to preserving and sharing history with the public. Its museum features antique and classic vehicles, farm equipment, historic buildings, demonstrations, tours, and events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard W Erickson Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Richard W Erickson Foundation's EIN?
Richard W Erickson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0644559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Richard W Erickson 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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