The Linda Richardson Foundation
The Linda Richardson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $75K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $220K. Net investment income was $60K.
The Linda Richardson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Linda Richardson Foundation gave $220K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $110K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $220,000
- +4300.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $110,000
- +2100.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $110,000
- Total assets
- $75,087
- -11.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Linda Richardson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Willseye Foundation ($220K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Linda Richardson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 466% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $220K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willseye Foundation Philadelphia, PA | To support the purchase of the sciton mjoule system bbl heroic | $120,000 |
| Willseye Foundation Philadelphia, PA | To provide financial assistance through the commonwealth of Pennsylvania's department of human services | $100,000 |
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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 | $75,087 | $214,583 | $223,840 | $220,000 | 2 | $220,000 | $60,159 | $47,232 |
| 2024 | $84,344 | $15,588 | $8,315 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $12,273 | $42,498 |
| 2023 | $77,071 | $14,767 | $41,660 | $36,500 | 2 | $36,500 | $11,602 | $39,063 |
| 2022 | $103,964 | $82,150 | $139,292 | $136,167 | 7 | $136,167 | $79,625 | $43,262 |
| 2021 | $161,106 | $14,939 | $108,681 | $104,667 | 5 | $104,667 | $14,779 | $46,738 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Linda Richardson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Linda Richardson Foundation is led by Linda Richardson, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Richardson
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Linda Richardson Foundation
How much does The Linda Richardson Foundation give each year?
The Linda Richardson Foundation gave $220K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is The Linda Richardson Foundation?
The Linda Richardson Foundation reported $75K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Linda Richardson Foundation operate?
The Linda Richardson Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What is The Linda Richardson Foundation's EIN?
The Linda Richardson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7239347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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