The Richard and Evelyn
The Richard and Evelyn is a private foundation, based in Beaufort, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $101K.
The Richard and Evelyn at a glance
In short: The Richard and Evelyn gave $152K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,566
- +20.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,652
- +20.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,708
- Total assets
- $1,118,524
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (25% 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 Richard and Evelyn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hampden-Sydney College ($30K). Together the top 7 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Richard and Evelyn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $100K (2020) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College Hampdensydney, VA | Charitable Purpose | $30,277 |
| Heifer Project International Little Rock, AR | Charitable Purpose | $22,708 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Charitable Purpose | $22,708 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $22,708 |
| Skidaway Island United Methodist Ch Savannah, GA | Charitable Purpose | $22,707 |
| The Humane Society of Greater Savan Savannah, GA | Charitable Purpose | $15,319 |
| Children's Hunger Fund Sylmar, CA | Charitable Purpose | $15,139 |
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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 | $1,118,524 | $206,827 | $181,810 | $151,566 | 7 | $154,573 | $100,857 | — |
| 2024 | $1,093,876 | $130,143 | $153,387 | $126,064 | 7 | $128,778 | $26,545 | — |
| 2023 | $1,117,514 | $128,072 | $129,359 | $106,561 | 7 | $108,793 | $28,369 | $113,047 |
| 2022 | $1,119,086 | $120,731 | $161,098 | $137,774 | 7 | $140,071 | $20,506 | $112,545 |
| 2021 | $1,159,691 | $118,042 | $132,382 | $108,473 | 7 | $110,860 | $17,088 | $122,490 |
| 2020 | $1,174,257 | $112,551 | $117,997 | $99,520 | 7 | — | $16,289 | $93,066 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard and Evelyn is led by Harley D. Ruff, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harley D. Ruff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Richard and Evelyn
How much does The Richard and Evelyn give each year?
The Richard and Evelyn gave $152K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $126K across 7 grants.
What is The Richard and Evelyn's typical grant size?
The Richard and Evelyn's median grant in 2025 was $22,708, and its average grant was $21,652, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richard and Evelyn give grants?
The Richard and Evelyn's top state is Georgia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (20%) and Arkansas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (2 grants).
Who are The Richard and Evelyn's largest grantees?
The Richard and Evelyn's largest 2025 grantees include Hampden-Sydney College ($30,277), Heifer Project International ($22,708) and Feeding America ($22,708), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard and Evelyn?
The Richard and Evelyn reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $207K.
What is The Richard and Evelyn's EIN?
The Richard and Evelyn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6587986. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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