The Rickard Foundation Inc
The Rickard Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Midland, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $53K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Rickard Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rickard Foundation Inc gave $42K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,500
- +260.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,611
- +180.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $53,497
- -42.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (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 The Rickard Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wyoming ($25K). Together the top 9 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rickard Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $12K (2024) to $47K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | Scholarships inHome EconomicsSupport | $25,000 |
| Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch Bend, OR | Program SupportCore Sponsorship | $4,000 |
| Central Region Missionary Ch Camby, IN | ScholarshipiIn Home Economics | $3,000 |
| FIU Foundation Miami, FL | Project Fund2510070 | $3,000 |
| Global Services Network Apex, NY | Kelly BurchFund | $2,000 |
| InterVarsity Chrsn Fellhsp Fund Madison, WI | Mary Martines-Tuttle 16757Support | $2,000 |
| Blackaby Ministies Intl Jonesboro, GA | Ministries &OperatingSupport | $1,000 |
| Forum for Christian Leaders Wheaton, IL | Core CostsESN2018 ELF2018 | $1,000 |
| Vision Nicaragua Fairview, NC | Marty ReedSupport Fund | $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 | $53,497 | $5,127 | $44,358 | $41,500 | 9 | $41,500 | $4,538 | $3,974 |
| 2024 | $92,728 | $4,299 | $14,837 | $11,500 | 7 | $11,500 | $3,310 | $4,953 |
| 2023 | $103,257 | $4,254 | $27,277 | $24,000 | 9 | $24,000 | $3,345 | $5,761 |
| 2022 | $126,337 | $34,591 | $39,384 | $35,500 | 10 | $35,500 | $3,813 | $6,502 |
| 2021 | $131,305 | $6,774 | $50,730 | $46,800 | 10 | $46,800 | — | $8,036 |
| 2020 | $175,952 | $3,569 | $45,926 | $42,150 | 9 | — | $6,059 | $9,649 |
| 2019 | $218,309 | $8,079 | $23,398 | $20,450 | 9 | — | $8,435 | $11,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rickard Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rickard Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eugene Rickard
Manager & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karyl Rickard
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Rickard
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Rickard Foundation Inc
How much does The Rickard Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rickard Foundation Inc gave $42K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 7 grants.
What is The Rickard Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rickard Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,611, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rickard Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rickard Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wyoming: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (10%) and Indiana (7%).
Does The Rickard Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Rickard Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Rickard Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rickard Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wyoming ($25,000), Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch ($4,000) and Central Region Missionary Ch ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rickard Foundation Inc?
The Rickard Foundation Inc reported $53K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Rickard Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rickard Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2049728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 April 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
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