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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 58-2238827

Richards Family Foundation

A private foundation in Evans, GA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 35 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $1,508,392

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $8,944,552
  • Tax year 2024

    $609,292

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $9,886,015
  • Tax year 2023

    $336,875

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $10,510,890
  • Tax year 2022

    $252,435

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $11,003,054
  • Tax year 2021

    $305,822

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $10,952,906
  • Tax year 2020

    $467,398

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $9,038,530
  • Tax year 2019

    $140,524

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $9,086,090
  • Tax year 2018

    $55,730

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $9,041,509

Grants paid in 2025

35 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Truther FundAlexandria, VA

    Support community organization

    $1,231,075
  2. University of the SouthSewanee, TN

    Support community organization

    $50,094
  3. Donors TrustAlexandria, VA

    Support community organization

    $50,000
  4. United African Apostolic ChurchChicago, IL

    Support community organization

    $35,000
  5. Augusta ChristianMartinez, GA

    Support community organization

    $30,000
  6. Gap MinistriesAugusta, GA

    Support community organization

    $25,000
  7. Ark InternationalAugusta, GA

    Support community organization

    $15,000
  8. Child EnrichmentAugusta, GA

    Support community organization

    $15,000
  9. Timberlake Presbyterian ChurchLynchburg, VA

    Support community organization

    $10,000
  10. Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesvle, VA

    Support community organization

    $5,692
  11. Augusta PlayersAugusta, GA

    Support community organization

    $5,000
  12. Journey ChurchSurfside Beach, SC

    Support community organization

    $5,000
  13. University of GeorgiaAthens, GA

    Support community organization

    $5,000
  14. Safe HomesAugusta, GA

    Support community organization

    $3,000
  15. Boys and Girls ClubAugusta, GA

    Support community organization

    $2,500
  16. California Fire FoundationSacramento, CA

    Support community organization

    $2,010
  17. Youth ServeKershaw, SC

    Support community organization

    $2,000
  18. Riverbanks ZooColumbia, SC

    Support community organization

    $1,358
  19. Bridge BuildersEvans, GA

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  20. Bullpen Way StationWaycross, GA

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  21. Christ Community HealthAugusta, GA

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  22. Family HavenCumming, GA

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  23. Friends of the Animal ShelterAiken, SC

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  24. No Kid HungryWashington, DC

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  25. Old Fella Burke County Animal RescueWaynesboro, GA

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  26. Operation KindnessCarrollton, TX

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  27. Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MO

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  28. Peace PlaceWinder, GA

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  29. Pregnant Choices Medical ClinicEvans, GA

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  30. Province of the Holy SpiritEvans, GA

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  31. That's What Friends Are forAugusta, GA

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  32. The Leukemia Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NY

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  33. Women in PhilanthropyAugusta, GA

    Support community organization

    $1,000
  34. Ridge Road BeautificationAppling, GA

    Support community organization

    $400
  35. Greenbrier High School TrackEvans, GA

    Support community organization

    $263

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $56,78644% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $50,00039% of the total
  3. Crime and legal aid1 grant $15,00012% of the total
  4. Animals4 grants $4,0003% of the total
  5. Religion2 grants $3,0002% of the total
  6. Human services1 grant $1,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Virginia4 grants $1,296,767
  2. Georgia20 grants $111,163
  3. Tennessee1 grant $50,094
  4. Illinois1 grant $35,000
  5. South Carolina4 grants $9,358
  6. California1 grant $2,010
  7. District of Columbia1 grant $1,000
  8. Missouri1 grant $1,000
  9. New York1 grant $1,000
  10. Texas1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Dr John W Richards JrPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Charles F RichardsBOARD MEMBER Hours 0Pay $0
  • John W Richards IIIVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Alana M RichardsBOARD MEMBER Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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