Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary Trust
Invitation OnlyGreensboro, North Carolina · EIN 06-6023003 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded329
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$188.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts Building Foundation Inc | Orleans, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $52,000 |
| The Community of Jesus Inc | Orleans, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $48,000 |
| Community Preparatory School | Providence, RI | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $46,000 |
| Greater Bridgeport Oic | Bridgeport, CT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $43,000 |
| City Lights & Company | Bridgeport, CT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $41,000 |
| Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center | Burlington, VT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $41,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $41,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | New York, NY | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $40,500 |
| Center for Creative Leadership | Greensboro, NC | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Temple of Understanding | Berkeley Heights, NJ | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $33,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute Inc | New York, NY | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $28,000 |
| Malaria Consortium US | Raleigh, NC | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $28,000 |
| Little Britches Therapeutic Riding Inc | Woodbury, CT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $26,000 |
| Engage Now Africa Inc | Holladay, UT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| North Country Animal League | Morrisville, VT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Greensboro, NC | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Womankind Inc | Key West, FL | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Arts Empowering Life Foundation | Orleans, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $24,000 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $21,000 |
| Global Fund for Children | Washington, DC | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $20,500 |
| Lighthouse Environmental Partners Inc | Morehead City, NC | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $20,500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | Cambridge, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $20,500 |
| American Theatre Wing | New York, NY | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Berkshire Country Day School Inc | Lenox, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | New Hyde Park, NY | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | New York, NY | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $16,500 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $16,500 |
| Everycat Health Foundation Inc | Wyckoff, NJ | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $16,000 |
| Red Feather Development Group | Bozeman, MT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $16,000 |
| Aspen | Livington, MT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Chatham Outreach Alliance | Pittsboro, NC | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Music to Life Inc | Wilder, VT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Second Chance Stables Inc | Bennett, NC | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Concussion Legacy Foundation | Boston, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| The Humane Society of the United States | Washington, DC | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| The United Church of Christ | Rowayton, CT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| Vermont Adaptive | Killington, VT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| Heart Care International Inc | Greenwich, CT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $13,000 |
| Global Alliance for Tb Drug Development Inc | New York, NY | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| The Marion Institute Inc | Marion, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Cancer Foundation of Santa Barbara | New York, NY | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| International Ocd Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Room to Grow National Inc | New York, NY | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Ashby Village Inc | Berkeley, CA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Bennetts Village Inc | Charlottesville, VA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Charlottesville Community Bikes | Charlottesville, VA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Claremont Institute | Upland, CA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Club Nova Community Inc | Carrboro, NC | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Concord Academy | Concord, MA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Dignitymoves | Santa Barbara, CA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Homes With Hope Inc | Westport, CT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Hubbard Brook Research Foundation Inc | Woodstock, VT | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Innocence Project Inc | New York, NY | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Josiah Venture | Wheaton, IL | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 329 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,182,000 | 329 |
| 2023 | $2,499,468 | 342 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349100327
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6023003
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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