Richardson Family Foundation
Richardson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sioux Falls, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $754K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $14K.
Richardson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Richardson Family Foundation gave $79K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,415
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,345
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Total assets
- $754,462
- -10.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Richardson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Table Rock Church ($48K). Together the top 7 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 39 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richardson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 202% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2022) to $79K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Table Rock Church Boise, ID | Continuing Support | $47,510 |
| Campus Outreach Serve Houston, TX | Continuing Support | $25,200 |
| Sim USA Charlotte, NC | Continuing Support | $2,400 |
| Mission Nexus Wheaton, IL | Continuing Support | $2,400 |
| Navigators Albert Lea, MN | Continuing Support | $800 |
| Northfield Community Church Northfield, MN | Continuing Support | $600 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Continuing Support | $505 |
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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 | $754,462 | $20,221 | $91,689 | $79,415 | 7 | $79,415 | $13,531 | $39,233 |
| 2024 | $846,672 | $39,498 | $73,565 | $69,020 | 7 | $69,020 | $37,374 | $41,367 |
| 2023 | $855,163 | $22,143 | $74,203 | $72,645 | 9 | $72,645 | $21,364 | $43,112 |
| 2022 | $909,192 | $560 | $49,949 | $44,105 | 9 | $44,105 | — | $46,621 |
| 2021 | $993,097 | $99 | $52,579 | $47,505 | 7 | $47,505 | — | $50,896 |
| 2020 | $1,076,627 | $144,650 | $53,788 | $44,305 | 7 | — | $136,547 | $52,974 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richardson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richardson Family Foundation is led by Carl G. Richardson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carl G. Richardson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Richardson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sherlyn S. Richardson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kirk Sandager (2020–2024) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Richardson Family Foundation
How much does Richardson Family Foundation give each year?
Richardson Family Foundation gave $79K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 7 grants.
What is Richardson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Richardson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,400, and its average grant was $11,345, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richardson Family Foundation give grants?
Richardson Family Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (32%).
Does Richardson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Richardson Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Continuing Support" (7 grants).
Who are Richardson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Richardson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Table Rock Church ($47,510), Campus Outreach Serve ($25,200) and Sim USA ($2,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richardson Family Foundation?
Richardson Family Foundation reported $754K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Richardson Family Foundation's EIN?
Richardson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4032933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 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 11, 2026)
Live grants for the work Richardson Family Foundation funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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