The Richardson Charitable
The Richardson Charitable is a private foundation, based in Jackson, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $186K.
The Richardson Charitable at a glance
In short: The Richardson Charitable gave $81K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,500
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,417
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $1,673,695
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (60% 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 Richardson Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Keep My Hood Good ($24K). Together the top 6 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Richardson Charitable gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2022) to $81K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keep My Hood Good Jackson, TN | Operating | $24,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Operating | $20,000 |
| Vanderbilt Univ Medical Center Nashville, TN | Operating | $20,000 |
| Protect Americans Now Elephant Butte, AZ | Operating | $12,000 |
| The Star Center Jackson, TN | Operating | $3,000 |
| Scarlet Rope Project Jackson, TN | Operating | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,673,695 | $189,338 | $84,878 | $80,500 | 6 | $80,500 | $186,302 | $77,078 |
| 2023 | $1,557,235 | $136,557 | $73,444 | $67,700 | 4 | $67,700 | $133,256 | $74,295 |
| 2022 | $1,494,122 | $176,183 | $65,016 | $59,300 | 4 | $59,300 | $173,360 | $66,458 |
| 2021 | $1,382,955 | $176,652 | $70,356 | $64,000 | 3 | $64,000 | $174,252 | $61,242 |
| 2020 | $1,276,659 | $372,548 | $69,352 | $65,851 | 5 | — | $143,415 | $60,181 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richardson Charitable reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richardson Charitable is led by Joseph S Richardson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph S Richardson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James A Richardson
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wesley B Richardson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Richardson Charitable
How much does The Richardson Charitable give each year?
The Richardson Charitable gave $81K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $68K across 4 grants.
What is The Richardson Charitable's typical grant size?
The Richardson Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $16,000, and its average grant was $13,417, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richardson Charitable give grants?
The Richardson Charitable gives mostly in Tennessee: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (25%) and Arizona (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, TN (3 grants).
Does The Richardson Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Richardson Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Richardson Charitable's largest grantees?
The Richardson Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Keep My Hood Good ($24,000), Mayo Clinic ($20,000) and Vanderbilt Univ Medical Center ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richardson Charitable?
The Richardson Charitable reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Richardson Charitable's EIN?
The Richardson Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2984946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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