The Richards Foundation
The Richards Foundation is a private foundation based in Carrollton, Georgia. Its 2024 filing describes awards to groups and individuals who give service to others, with grants recorded for organizations in several states.
The Richards Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richards Foundation gave $2.4M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $135K), top state North Carolina. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,429,500
- +141.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $134,972
- +114.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $8,864,036
- -20.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Richards Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Roy Richards Jr. as the contact, says application forms and materials are not applicable, and states that awards are made to groups and individuals who give service to others.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Roy Richards Jr
Mailing address: PO Box 2545, Carrollton, GA 30112
Phone: (678) 890-1101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richards Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coastal Community Foundation ($505K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 108 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in North Carolina (26%), Colorado (23%), South Carolina (21%), Georgia (17%), and Virginia (9%). The listed grants also included recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Richards Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $111K; repeat grants $154K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 580% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $870K (2022) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Community Foundation Charleston, SC | Charlotte mecklinburg family justice center & sc poetry society | $505,000 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Asheville, NC | 50TH Anniversary Campaign | $500,000 |
| One Hundred Miles Inc Brunswick, GA | 2024 Donation | $300,000 |
| The Telluride Foundation Telluride, CO | Donation | $270,000 |
| Telluride Science Research Center Grand Junction, CO | Telluride Science Depot Project | $250,000 |
| The University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Donation | $225,000 |
| Care Atlanta, GA | Donation | $100,000 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church Charlotte, NC | Hurricane Helen Flood Relief Avery County | $100,000 |
| Deployus Inc Boston, MA | Amplifi Strategy | $100,000 |
| High Mountain Institute Leadville, CO | Everyone Scholarship Endowment | $25,000 |
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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 | $8,864,036 | $1,858,124 | $2,722,020 | $2,429,500 | 18 | $2,430,132 | $1,510,559 | $418,938 |
| 2023 | $11,137,037 | $1,634,604 | $1,128,999 | $1,005,000 | 16 | $1,009,005 | $1,496,962 | $456,407 |
| 2022 | $9,307,943 | $348,097 | $1,036,201 | $869,857 | 16 | $871,885 | $208,664 | $2,069,651 |
| 2021 | $12,126,486 | $2,198,012 | $1,986,192 | $1,669,055 | 25 | $1,884,419 | $517,840 | $1,841,478 |
| 2020 | $11,590,414 | $212,266 | $2,730,982 | $2,400,333 | 33 | — | $35,614 | $2,706,134 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richards Foundation reported a distributable amount of $419K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work included conserving mountain habitats and farmland, protecting Georgia’s coast, broadening mental health care and education, and supporting outdoor recreation and community quality of life.
For example, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy says its mission is to conserve mountain habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for outdoor recreation in North Carolina and Tennessee. One Hundred Miles describes its work as protecting Georgia’s coast through advocacy, education, and community engagement. HopeWay Foundation says it aims to broaden the scope of mental health care and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $2,429,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $505,000, with a median of $62,500. In 2023, it reported 16 grants totaling $1,005,000; in 2022, it reported 16 grants totaling $869,857.
The largest 2024 grants included $505,000 to Coastal Community Foundation for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Family Justice Center and SC Poetry Society; $500,000 to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for its 50th Anniversary Campaign; $300,000 to One Hundred Miles; $270,000 to The Telluride Foundation; $250,000 to Telluride Science Research Center for the Telluride Science Depot Project; and $225,000 to the University of Virginia. Other reported grants included $100,000 to CARE, $100,000 to Covenant Presbyterian Church for Hurricane Helen flood relief in Avery County, and $100,000 to DeployUS Inc for its Amplifi Strategy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roy Richards Jr. as director and Judy Windom as secretary.
The Richards Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roy Richards Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Windom
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 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 Richards Foundation
How much does The Richards Foundation give each year?
The Richards Foundation gave $2.4M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 16 grants.
What is The Richards Foundation's typical grant size?
The Richards Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $62,500, and its average grant was $134,972, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Richards Foundation that year got $111K on average.
Where does The Richards Foundation give grants?
The Richards Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (23%) and South Carolina (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (4 grants), Telluride, CO (3 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does The Richards Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Richards Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants) and "2024 Donation" (4 grants).
Who are The Richards Foundation's largest grantees?
The Richards Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Coastal Community Foundation ($505,000), Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy ($500,000) and One Hundred Miles Inc ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richards Foundation?
The Richards Foundation reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $419K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Richards Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work included conserving mountain habitats and farmland, protecting Georgia’s coast, broadening mental health care and education, and supporting outdoor recreation and community quality of life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richards Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists Roy Richards Jr. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Richards Foundation's EIN?
The Richards Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1933598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Richards Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-richards-foundation-morg_3f41191d9e1a499d86e30214d8037684
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