Sid W. Richardson Grant: Education or Health Organizations

Sid W. Richardson Grant: Education or Health Organizations

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sid W. Richardson Foundation
Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Summary

The Sid W. Richardson Foundation provides grants aimed at enhancing educational and health initiatives for nonprofit organizations in Texas. Established in 1947, the foundation supports programs that align with its mission to serve the people of Texas. Eligibility is restricted to tax-exempt organizations, and applicants must submit a preliminary inquiry before applying. Notably, the foundation does not fund individual projects or events such as school trips and fundraisers.

Overview

NOTE: This page details information for Educational and Health Programs. For Human Service, K-12 Education, and Cultural Programs, see information hereFor new Applicants, the Foundation requires a preliminary inquiry before the submittal of a formal application. Grants from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation help to advance the missions of nonprofit organizations that serve the people of Texas. Grants are made primarily to educational, health, human service, and cultural organizations. Sid W. Richardson established the Foundation in 1947. When substantial income from assets from the late Mr. Richardson’s estate became available in 1962, the Foundation began its current program of distributing major grants. Although his interests reached beyond Texas and his personal contacts were worldwide, he retained his utmost concern for the people of his home state. Throughout the years, the Board of Directors and staff have sought to fulfill his vision. Because of his interest in the American West, Mr. Richardson became an avid collector of paintings by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell and other prominent American artists. Today, these magnificent paintings are on permanent exhibit in Fort Worth in the Sid Richardson Museum, which is supported by the Foundation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant requests will be considered only from tax-exempt organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and classified as other than a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Code, or from a qualified public entity described in Section 170 of the Code.An organization is limited to one application per calendar year.Grant requests are limited to educational and  health programs and projects that serve the people of Texas.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not provide:Grants to individuals. Support for school trips, testimonial dinners, fundraisers, or marketing events.Grants for human services, K-12 education, and cultural organizations are limited to the Fort Worth area.