The Josh Richardson Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Edmond, OK EIN: 84-1837798

The Josh Richardson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Edmond, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $166K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.

The Josh Richardson Foundation at a glance

In short: The Josh Richardson Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$5,000
-75.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
-50.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$5,000
-50.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$165,978
-6.7% vs 2023
Primary geography
Oklahoma (100% 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 Josh Richardson Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Ne OKC Community and Cultural Center: $5KNe OKC Community and CulturalCenter$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Ne OKC Community and Cultural Center ($5K).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Oklahoma City

How The Josh Richardson Foundation gives

  • In 2024 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

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K2 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $20K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ne OKC Community and Cultural Center Oklahoma City, OKCharitable$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$165,978$10,000$21,825$5,0001$16,875$455
2023$177,803$47,000$46,121$20,0002$41,062$363

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Josh Richardson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $455 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Josh Richardson Foundation is led by Joshua Richardson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Joshua Richardson

    President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alexandria Richardson

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chadwick Johnson

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Racquel Crisp

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alice Richardson

    Co-Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Richardson

    Co-Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Josh Richardson Foundation

How much does The Josh Richardson Foundation give each year?

The Josh Richardson Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 2 grants.

How large is The Josh Richardson Foundation?

The Josh Richardson Foundation reported $166K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $455 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Josh Richardson Foundation?

The Josh Richardson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Edmond, OK. It holds $166K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Josh Richardson Foundation operate?

The Josh Richardson Foundation has awarded grants in Oklahoma.

What is The Josh Richardson Foundation's EIN?

The Josh Richardson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1837798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

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