Anne S. Richardson Fund Grants

Anne S. Richardson Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Anne S. Richardson Fund
Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Summary

The Anne S. Richardson Fund Grants offer support for charitable purposes, focusing on organizations in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Funding priorities include initiatives that assist lower-income individuals, promote women's independence, support the LGBTQ+ community, foster youth development, and encourage environmental conservation. This fund, established in the mid-1960s, aims to enhance community wellbeing and is available to public charities classified under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS.

Overview

NOTE: To locate information about this grant program, please search by name using the foundation finder here. Anne S. Richardson Fund The Fund was created in the mid-1960s under the will of Anne S. Richardson to support charitable purposes. Funding Interests Eight organizations recommended by Miss Richardson;In Ridgefield, Connecticut: programs that assist lower-income people or are of broad interest to the community; andIn Connecticut (particularly Fairfield County): programs that promote the independence of women, support the lesbian and gay community, encourage youth development, or promote environmental conservation. See grant page for this opportunity here. Type of Support Project, capital and, in limited circumstances, operating.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Geographic focus: Town of RidgefieldOrganizations must be classified by the Internal Revenue Service as public charities and tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Ineligibility

No grants are made to individuals or private foundations or for matching gifts or loans.