The Shure and Richardson Foundation
The Shure and Richardson Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, Missouri. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, with most 2024 grant dollars going to recipients in Missouri.
The Shure and Richardson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shure and Richardson Foundation gave $46K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,631
- +2751.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,148
- +677.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Missouri (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Shure and Richardson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its final filing that it “does not accept unsolicited requests” and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This policy was reported in the final filing and should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1901 West Main Street, Washington, MO 63090
Phone: (636) 390-7100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shure and Richardson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Louis Priory School ($21K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Washington, Missouri. In 2024, 97% of its grant dollars went to Missouri recipients; the reported shares for Massachusetts and New York were 1% each, and Illinois was reported as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shure and Richardson Foundation gives
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1372% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1K (2022) to $46K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Priory School St. Louis, MO | General Support | $20,980 |
| Immacolata Catholic Church St. Louis, MO | General Support | $10,200 |
| St Josephs Academy St. Louis, MO | General Support | $8,001 |
| St Francis Community Services St. Louis, MO | General Support | $4,000 |
| Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | General Support | $500 |
| Chaminade College Preparatory School St. Louis, MO | General Support | $500 |
| Nativity of Our Lord Orchard Park, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Bethany United Church of Christ Augusta, MO | General Support | $300 |
| St Louis Art Museum St. Louis, MO | General Support | $250 |
| Knights Basketball Academy St. Louis, MO | General Support | $200 |
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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 | — | $891 | $54,291 | $45,631 | 11 | $54,291 | $891 | $1,646 |
| 2023 | $53,400 | $71 | $2,480 | $1,600 | 3 | $1,633 | $71 | $2,680 |
| 2022 | $55,809 | $21 | $1,151 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $21 | $2,764 |
| 2021 | $56,939 | $61 | $3,100 | $3,100 | 5 | — | $61 | $2,865 |
| 2020 | $59,978 | $23 | $5,175 | $5,175 | 7 | — | $23 | $3,131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shure and Richardson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 including schools, churches, community services, a cancer institute, an art museum, and a basketball academy; all listed grants were for general support.
St. Francis Community Services, which received $4,000 in 2024, describes its mission as empowering low-income multicultural individuals and families through educational opportunities, holistic services, and legal aid.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $45,631. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $20,980, with a median of $500. Its largest grants were $20,980 to St. Louis Priory School, $10,200 to Immacolata Catholic Church, $8,001 to St. Josephs Academy, and $4,000 to St. Francis Community Services. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Andrew Richardson was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Shure and Richardson Foundation is led by Andrew Richardson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew 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 Shure and Richardson Foundation
How much does The Shure and Richardson Foundation give each year?
The Shure and Richardson Foundation gave $46K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
What is The Shure and Richardson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shure and Richardson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $4,148, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shure and Richardson Foundation give grants?
The Shure and Richardson Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (7 grants).
Does The Shure and Richardson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shure and Richardson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shure and Richardson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shure and Richardson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Louis Priory School ($20,980), Immacolata Catholic Church ($10,200) and St Josephs Academy ($8,001), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Shure and Richardson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, churches, community services, a cancer institute, an art museum, and a basketball academy; all listed grants were for general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shure and Richardson Foundation?
The foundation stated in its final filing that it “does not accept unsolicited requests” and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Shure and Richardson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Shure and Richardson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Shure and Richardson Foundation's EIN?
The Shure and Richardson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6052003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Shure and Richardson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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