The Paul C Richards and Gladys W
The Paul C Richards and Gladys W is a private foundation, based in Wayland, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $254K.
The Paul C Richards and Gladys W at a glance
In short: The Paul C Richards and Gladys W gave $84K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,636
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,293
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,507,322
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (38% 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 Paul C Richards and Gladys W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Willing Partners ($15K). Together the top 9 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (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 Paul C Richards and Gladys W gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2020) to $90K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willing Partners Galax, VA | Education of Supporting Children and Combating Hunger | $15,000 |
| Global Orphan Prjoectcareportal Kansas City, MO | Education and Community of Care for Vulnerable Children | $10,000 |
| Rosemary Farm Sanctuary South Kortright, NY | Education of Rescued Equines in Need of Protection | $10,000 |
| Transferware Collectors Club Gilbert, AZ | Education of British Transferware | $10,000 |
| MSPCA - Angell Waltham, MA | Supporting the Health and Welfare of Animals | $10,000 |
| Lovelane Lincoln, MA | Education of Equine Veterinary Community and Care | $10,000 |
| Healing Heros Foundation Hudson, MA | Supportig High Risk Service Professionals | $10,000 |
| Roof Top of Virginia Galax, VA | Education of Poverty Solutions and Community | $6,818 |
| My Brother's Table Lynn, MA | Nourishment and Hospitality | $1,818 |
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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 | $1,507,322 | $278,219 | $114,591 | $83,636 | 9 | $86,896 | $253,598 | $79,042 |
| 2024 | $1,343,694 | $169,044 | $109,086 | $79,640 | 8 | $82,900 | $144,333 | $78,606 |
| 2023 | $1,283,736 | $136,599 | $107,437 | $81,020 | 8 | $84,233 | $115,214 | $74,799 |
| 2022 | $1,254,574 | $39,704 | $119,968 | $89,500 | 7 | $92,460 | $16,706 | $83,522 |
| 2021 | $1,334,838 | $163,725 | $111,677 | $80,000 | 7 | $82,960 | $136,483 | $86,648 |
| 2020 | $1,282,790 | $15,896 | $103,315 | $76,500 | 7 | — | $12,702 | $75,427 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul C Richards and Gladys W reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paul C Richards and Gladys W's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tammy Rice
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Victoria Arman Lindberg
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Arman (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Victoria Arman Lindberg (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Paul C Richards and Gladys W
How much does The Paul C Richards and Gladys W give each year?
The Paul C Richards and Gladys W gave $84K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 8 grants.
What is The Paul C Richards and Gladys W's typical grant size?
The Paul C Richards and Gladys W's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,293, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paul C Richards and Gladys W give grants?
The Paul C Richards and Gladys W's top state is Massachusetts, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (26%) and Missouri (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Galax, VA (2 grants).
Does The Paul C Richards and Gladys W give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Paul C Richards and Gladys W's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Paul C Richards and Gladys W's largest grantees?
The Paul C Richards and Gladys W's largest 2025 grantees include Willing Partners ($15,000), Global Orphan Prjoectcareportal ($10,000) and Rosemary Farm Sanctuary ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul C Richards and Gladys W?
The Paul C Richards and Gladys W reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Paul C Richards and Gladys W's EIN?
The Paul C Richards and Gladys W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6774586. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
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