The Richardson Foundation
The Richardson Foundation is a private foundation based in Katonah, New York. It makes contributions to charitable organizations rather than conducting direct charitable activities itself.
The Richardson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richardson Foundation gave $740K across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $740,300
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,547
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,521,288
- +22.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (5 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% 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 Richardson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Fer Co 129 Maple Avenue, Katonah, NY 10536-3722
Phone: (212) 490-5930
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richardson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metropolitan Museum of Art ($481K). Together the top 10 received $674K.
Grant Size Distribution
319 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 297 grants of 319 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 3% to California, and 1% each to Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Virginia accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Richardson Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 59 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $660; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 219% 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 $740K (2024) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $740K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Funding | $481,000 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | General Funding | $49,700 |
| Neighbers Link Mt Kisco, NY | General Funding | $36,000 |
| Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | General Funding | $25,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice New York, NY | General Funding | $20,000 |
| Rippowam Cisqua School Bedford, NY | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation New York, NY | General Funding | $14,300 |
| Bard Graduate Centerbard College New York, NY | General Funding | $12,500 |
| American for Oxford Inc New York, NY | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Eighth Church of Christ Scientist New York, NY | General Funding | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,521,288 | $2,759,864 | $812,654 | $740,300 | 59 | $742,800 | $2,081,401 | $338,739 |
| 2023 | $6,146,111 | $1,933,799 | $881,418 | $828,987 | 65 | $830,237 | $613,787 | $289,318 |
| 2022 | $5,696,806 | $1,718,026 | $1,009,455 | $944,162 | 72 | $945,299 | $818,385 | $282,497 |
| 2021 | $5,253,679 | $2,305,145 | $1,005,983 | $937,670 | 57 | $938,757 | $1,936,183 | $283,793 |
| 2020 | $3,954,517 | $952,465 | $1,159,185 | $1,106,902 | 66 | — | $674,884 | $232,140 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richardson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $339K 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents works of art; the Vera Institute of Justice says it works to end mass incarceration and transform criminal justice and immigration systems; and Rippowam Cisqua School says it develops independent thinkers, communicators, and leaders. Other recipients include Princeton University, the Friends of John Jay Homestead, and The Frick Collection.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 59 grants totaling $740,300. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $481,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $481,000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, $49,700 to New York City Ballet, $36,000 to Neighbers Link, $25,000 to Fistula Foundation, and $20,000 to the Vera Institute of Justice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Frank E Richardson is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Richardson Foundation is led by Frank E. Richardson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank E. Richardson
Trustee
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 Foundation
How much does The Richardson Foundation give each year?
The Richardson Foundation gave $740K across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $829K across 65 grants.
What is The Richardson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Richardson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $12,547, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Richardson Foundation that year got $660 on average.
Where does The Richardson Foundation give grants?
The Richardson Foundation gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants), Katonah, NY (6 grants), Bedford, NY (5 grants) and Mt Kisco, NY (2 grants).
Does The Richardson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Richardson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (59 of 59) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Richardson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Richardson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Metropolitan Museum of Art ($481,000), New York City Ballet ($49,700) and Neighbers Link ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richardson Foundation?
The Richardson Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $743K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $339K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Richardson Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richardson Foundation?
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Richardson Foundation's EIN?
The Richardson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3440317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Richardson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 Richardson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-richardson-foundation-morg_8319c570251b4a748ae5d643fc3db6cf
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