The Richdale Charitable Foundation
The Richdale Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including animal rescue and care, food assistance, shelter, and cancer services.
The Richdale Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richdale Charitable Foundation gave $38K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New Mexico. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,000
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,167
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $469,656
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (82% 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 Richdale Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1205 Callejon Arias, Santa Fe, NM 87501-8754
Phone: (505) 992-2701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richdale Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kindred Spirits ($4K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico, 11% to recipients in New York, and 8% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Richdale Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 170% 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 $27K (2023) to $38K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kindred Spirits Santa Fe, NM | Animal Rescue | $4,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue Brooklyn, NY | Transporting Rescue Animals | $4,000 |
| Street Homeless Animal Project Santa Fe, NM | Provide assistance to the animals of homeless street people | $4,000 |
| Animal Protection of New Mexico Inc Albuquerque, NM | Spay & Neuter Clinic | $3,000 |
| Cancer Services of New Mexico Foundation Albuquerque, NM | General Program Support | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of the US Washington, DC | Rescue and Care of Abandoned Pets | $3,000 |
| Interfaith Community Shelter Santa Fe, NM | General Program Support | $3,000 |
| Kitchen Angels Santa Fe, NM | Meals for the Homebound | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Santa Fe, NM | Assist Local Needy People | $3,000 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society Santa Fe, NM | Rescue and Care of Abandoned Pets | $3,000 |
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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 | $469,656 | $49,410 | $67,032 | $38,000 | 12 | $50,151 | $32,529 | $29,449 |
| 2023 | $488,055 | $57,761 | $51,534 | $27,000 | 9 | $37,173 | $43,400 | $28,836 |
| 2022 | $481,051 | $36,625 | $66,426 | $36,000 | 12 | $48,288 | $18,787 | $32,434 |
| 2021 | $510,852 | $59,502 | $58,500 | $36,000 | 11 | $44,090 | $44,466 | $33,041 |
| 2020 | $509,850 | $28,387 | $59,433 | $31,000 | 8 | — | $7,602 | $31,333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richdale Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations supporting animal rescue and care, meals for homebound people, hunger relief, shelter, cancer services, and other community needs. For example, Pilots to the Rescue describes its mission as transporting at-risk animals to improve their chances of adoption. Kitchen Angels says it provides free meals to homebound Santa Feans facing cancer, AIDS, and other life-challenging conditions. The Food Depot says it works with partners and develops solutions toward a hunger-free New Mexico.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $38,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $4,000, with a median of $3,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $4,000 each to Kindred Spirits for animal rescue, Pilots to the Rescue for transporting rescue animals, and Street Homeless Animal Project to assist animals of homeless street people. It also gave $3,000 each to Animal Protection of New Mexico for a spay and neuter clinic; Cancer Services of New Mexico Foundation for general program support; Kitchen Angels for meals for the homebound; and The Food Depot for hunger relief in northern New Mexico.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carey Richdale Gwynn as president and treasurer, James C Richdale III as secretary, and Abigail Gwynn as director.
The Richdale Charitable Foundation is led by Carey Richdale Gwynn, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carey Richdale Gwynn
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Abigail Gwynn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James C. Richdale III
Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Carey Richdale Gwynn (President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Richdale Charitable Foundation
How much does The Richdale Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Richdale Charitable Foundation gave $38K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 9 grants.
What is The Richdale Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Richdale Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,167, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Richdale Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Richdale Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Richdale Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (7 grants) and Albuquerque, NM (2 grants).
Does The Richdale Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The Richdale Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Richdale Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Richdale Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kindred Spirits ($4,000), Pilots to the Rescue ($4,000) and Street Homeless Animal Project ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richdale Charitable Foundation?
The Richdale Charitable Foundation reported $470K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Richdale Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations supporting animal rescue and care, meals for homebound people, hunger relief, shelter, cancer services, and other community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Richdale Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Richdale Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Richdale Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2958387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Richdale Charitable 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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