Richey May Cares Foundation
Richey May Cares Foundation is a private foundation based in Englewood, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $14,567, supporting organizations and activities related to housing, education, homelessness services, hunger relief, disability services, animal welfare, and health care.
Richey May Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: Richey May Cares Foundation gave $15K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Colorado. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,567
- -30.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,214
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $710
- Total assets
- $34,928
- +60.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (69% 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 Richey May Cares Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit requests in writing to Jennifer Trask. The filing says all requests will be reviewed and voted on at the next meeting; awards are made primarily to nonprofit entities.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, as stated in the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, as stated in the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Jennifer Trask
Mailing address: 9780 S Meridian Blvd 500, Englewood, CO 80112
Phone: (303) 721-6131
Email: jenny@richeymay.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richey May Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brothers Redevelopment ($5K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (69%), Utah (13%), North Carolina (11%), California (4%), and Texas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richey May Cares Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $423; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). 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 $15K (2025) to $21K (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brothers Redevelopment Denver, CO | Brothers redevelopment is a denver-based nonprofit organization that provides housing and a variety of housing-related services for the region's low-income, elderly and disabled residents. | $5,150 |
| The Foundation for Douglas County Schools Castle Rock, CO | The foundation brings our community together to open doors for our students and ensure they have every opportunity they need to succeed. | $1,688 |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Foundation Charlotte, NC | The cms foundation is the official nonprofit partner for charlotte-mecklenburg schools. In our unique position as the trusted bridge between cms and the philanthropic community, we leverage and steward private dollars to help the district achieve its highest strategic goals. We work to ensure that private investments have a meaningful, sustainable impact on public education in our community. The knowledge and skills required to succeed in our global society continue to evolve, and so do the needs of our education system. Public funding alone is not sufficient to provide our students and teachers the opportunities they need and deserve. It takes the support of our entire community. | $1,643 |
| Alpine School District Foundation American Fork, UT | The alpine school district foundation works to ensure that the educators and students in the district have access to the resources needed for exceptional and transformational educational experiences. | $1,607 |
| Colorado Homeownership Coalition Centennial, CO | We provide mortgage assistance to Colorado homeowners who need a helping hand to overcome hardships and sustain homeownership. | $1,040 |
| House of Hope Englewood, CO | House of hope is a residential facility for women with children experiencing homelessness | $899 |
| Secor Cares Parker, CO | Caring for people faced with suburban poverty, restoring hope and dignity, and guiding them toward a self-sufficient life! | $520 |
| Accfb Food Bank Oakland, CA | We partner with our community to end hunger and its root causes. | $512 |
| Dog Ranch Rescue Anna, TX | Since our inception in 2014 over 2,000 dogs have come through the door of dog ranch rescue and gone on to enjoy a very happily ever after. | $500 |
| Wellspring Community Castle Rock, CO | Wellspring community was founded in 2008 by a mother who sought an abundant life for her daughter with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/dd). Starting with a small group baking in her kitchen, wellspring has grown to serve over 130 people across 7 counties through day programming, work opportunities, and residential services. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,928 | $28,531 | $15,434 | $14,567 | 12 | $14,567 | $1 |
| 2024 | $21,831 | $5,820 | $23,425 | $20,833 | 16 | $20,833 | $1 |
| 2023 | $39,436 | $24,607 | $19,296 | $18,428 | 15 | $18,428 | $12 |
| 2022 | $34,125 | $26,204 | $21,644 | $16,509 | 15 | $16,509 | $2 |
| 2021 | $29,565 | $26,722 | $18,579 | $15,705 | 11 | $15,705 | — |
| 2020 | $21,422 | $27,995 | $30,353 | $20,890 | 23 | — | $1 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes the direct activities above. The 2025 grants also show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Brothers Redevelopment describes its mission as providing safe, affordable, accessible housing and housing services for low-income, elderly, and disabled people in Colorado. The Alpine School District Foundation says it provides funding for district schools and students, while the Colorado Homeownership Coalition says it supports programs promoting sustainable homeownership.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in disability services, animal rescue, and homelessness services. Wellspring Community says it supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through day programming, work opportunities, and residential services. Dog Ranch Rescue says it rescues dogs and provides them with care and rehabilitation. House of Hope is described in the filing as a residential facility for women with children experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $14,567. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,150, with a median grant of $710. The largest award was $5,150 to Brothers Redevelopment. Other larger grants included $1,688 to The Foundation for Douglas County Schools, $1,643 to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Foundation, $1,607 to Alpine School District Foundation, and $1,040 to Colorado Homeownership Coalition.
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that requests should be submitted in writing and that all requests will be reviewed and voted on at the next meeting. Awards are made primarily to nonprofit entities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathy Sealman as chair; Stephen Vlasak and Jerard Chapman as board members; and Jennifer B Trask as treasurer.
Richey May Cares Foundation is led by Kathy Sealman, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy Sealman
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer B. Trask
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerard Chapman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Vlasak
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Megan Rawlings (2023) — Co-Chair
- Former: Brooke Moore (2020–2022) — Co-Chair
- Former: John Dale (2020) — Director
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 Richey May Cares Foundation
How much does Richey May Cares Foundation give each year?
Richey May Cares Foundation gave $15K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 16 grants.
What is Richey May Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
Richey May Cares Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $710, and its average grant was $1,214, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richey May Cares Foundation that year got $423 on average.
Where does Richey May Cares Foundation give grants?
Richey May Cares Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (13%) and North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants) and Castle Rock, CO (2 grants).
Does Richey May Cares Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Richey May Cares Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Richey May Cares Foundation's largest grantees?
Richey May Cares Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brothers Redevelopment ($5,150), The Foundation for Douglas County Schools ($1,688) and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Foundation ($1,643), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richey May Cares Foundation?
Richey May Cares Foundation reported $35K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $29K.
What does Richey May Cares Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes the direct activities above. The 2025 grants also show support for organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richey May Cares Foundation?
Submit requests in writing to Jennifer Trask. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richey May Cares Foundation's EIN?
Richey May Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3626597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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