Robert Richardson Family Foundation
The Robert Richardson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It made 12 grants totaling $192,850 in 2025, supporting organizations and activities including Young Life programs in Columbia, South Carolina; a school and athletic department at Columbia International University; church campaigns and missions; and charitable services.
Robert Richardson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert Richardson Family Foundation gave $193K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,850
- -42.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,071
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $575,585
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (53% 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 Robert Richardson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Richardson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Young Life ($80K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 42 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina and 41% to recipients in Iowa. Illinois and New Mexico each received 3% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert Richardson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 895% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $334K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Boone, IA | Young Life Columbia, SC | $40,000 |
| Young Life Boone, IA | Young Life Urban Columbia, SC | $40,000 |
| Columbia International University Columbia, SC | Ben Lippen School | $25,000 |
| Blythewood Presbyterian Church Blythewood, SC | Investing in the Harvest Campaign | $20,000 |
| Columbia International University Columbia, SC | Ben Lippen Athletic Department | $20,000 |
| Riverside Community Church Columbia, SC | Missionary Medical Relief Fund | $20,000 |
| Blythewood Presbyterian Church Blythewood, SC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Teachbeyond Inc Downers Grove, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Alamogordo, NM | Shelby Moon Memorial Fund | $5,000 |
| Broad Street Methodist Church Clinton, SC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $575,585 | $205,829 | $203,452 | $192,850 | 12 | $203,252 | $15,829 | $22,699 |
| 2024 | $573,208 | $225,754 | $343,899 | $333,500 | 24 | $343,699 | $15,772 | $20,306 |
| 2023 | $691,353 | $134,556 | $21,769 | $6,000 | 2 | $21,768 | $9,556 | $28,275 |
| 2022 | $578,566 | $745,066 | $166,500 | $160,000 | 4 | $166,500 | $66 | $1,329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Richardson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for youth programs, Christian education, churches, missionary medical relief, and other charitable activities.
Columbia International University describes its mission as educating from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Welvista says it provides access to donated and purchased prescription medication for uninsured people and oral health care for low-income children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $192,850. Grants ranged from $350 to $40,000, with a median grant of $17,500. Notable grants included $40,000 each to Young Life for Young Life Columbia, SC, and Young Life Urban Columbia, SC; $25,000 to Columbia International University for Ben Lippen School; $20,000 to Blythewood Presbyterian Church for its Investing in the Harvest Campaign; and $20,000 to Columbia International University for the Ben Lippen Athletic Department.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists R Joseph Richardson as director and president, Katherine Grimes Richardson as secretary, and Thomas Larkin as treasurer.
Robert Richardson Family Foundation is led by R Joseph Richardson, Director & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
R Joseph Richardson
Director & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Grimes Richardson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Larkin
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Robert Richardson Family Foundation
How much does Robert Richardson Family Foundation give each year?
Robert Richardson Family Foundation gave $193K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $334K across 24 grants.
What is Robert Richardson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert Richardson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $16,071, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Richardson Family Foundation give grants?
Robert Richardson Family Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (4 grants), Boone, IA (2 grants) and Blythewood, SC (2 grants).
Does Robert Richardson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Robert Richardson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert Richardson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert Richardson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Young Life ($80,000 across 2 grants), Columbia International University ($45,000 across 2 grants) and Blythewood Presbyterian Church ($35,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Richardson Family Foundation?
Robert Richardson Family Foundation reported $576K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert Richardson Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for youth programs, Christian education, churches, missionary medical relief, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Richardson Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Robert Richardson Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert Richardson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3925187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Robert Richardson Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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