The Gabriel Billion Richardson
The Gabriel Billion Richardson is a private foundation, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $863K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $48K.
The Gabriel Billion Richardson at a glance
In short: The Gabriel Billion Richardson gave $75K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- +44.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,500
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $863,235
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gabriel Billion Richardson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was No Kid Hungry ($35K). Together the top 6 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gabriel Billion Richardson gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| No Kid Hungry Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Texas Gulf Coast & Louisiana Stafford, TX | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House New Orleans New Orleans, LA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| St Jude Hospital Memphis, TN | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Semper Fi Americas Fund Oceanside, CA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Covenant House of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $863,235 | $178,932 | $84,668 | $75,000 | 6 | $75,000 | $47,966 | $70,538 |
| 2023 | $768,971 | $145,174 | $58,726 | $52,000 | 3 | $52,000 | $16,191 | $56,598 |
| 2022 | $682,523 | $123,421 | $57,982 | $52,000 | 7 | $52,000 | $5,790 | $51,630 |
| 2021 | $617,884 | $91,511 | $64,924 | $55,000 | 8 | $55,000 | $22,054 | $49,005 |
| 2020 | $591,297 | $162,221 | $43,168 | $40,000 | 5 | — | $12,341 | $34,954 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gabriel Billion Richardson reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gabriel Billion Richardson is led by Robert B. Richardson, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert B. Richardson
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Richardson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gabriel Billion Richardson
How much does The Gabriel Billion Richardson give each year?
The Gabriel Billion Richardson gave $75K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 3 grants.
What is The Gabriel Billion Richardson's typical grant size?
The Gabriel Billion Richardson's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $12,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gabriel Billion Richardson give grants?
The Gabriel Billion Richardson's top state is Pennsylvania, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and Louisiana (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does The Gabriel Billion Richardson give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gabriel Billion Richardson's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gabriel Billion Richardson's largest grantees?
The Gabriel Billion Richardson's largest 2024 grantees include No Kid Hungry ($35,000), Make-a-Wish Texas Gulf Coast & Louisiana ($15,000) and Ronald McDonald House New Orleans ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gabriel Billion Richardson?
The Gabriel Billion Richardson reported $863K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gabriel Billion Richardson's EIN?
The Gabriel Billion Richardson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2054821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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