Jobe and Helen Richards Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 81-4810317 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$79K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chabad Lubavitch of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $16,667 |
| Jewish Federation of Fort Worth & | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Beth-El Congregation | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mayfest Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cook Children's Medical Center | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Junior League of Fort Worth Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Jewel Charity Ball Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Van Cliburn Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers & Sisters | Arlington, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Joan Katz Cancer Resource Center | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Day Resource Center | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Education Agency | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of N Texas | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| First Tee of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Assist the Officer Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fort Worth Abroad | Grapevine, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Project 4031 Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable | $600 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Arlington Texas | Southlake, TX | Charitable | $400 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Colleyville, TX | Charitable | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,567 | 22 |
| 2024 | $77,300 | 18 |
| 2023 | $69,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349102008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4810317
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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