Richard C Adkerson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLaplace, Louisiana · EIN 72-1353058 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$22.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $70,000.
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
64% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | Humprhey coliseum | $600,000 |
| Mississippi State - the Bulldog Club Inc | Mississippi State, MS | Baseball facility | $200,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | Rca chair of accountancy | $200,000 |
| Yellowstone Park Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General purpose | $150,000 |
| The National World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | Kissinger-Liberation | $100,000 |
| The National World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | Gold sponsorship | $75,000 |
| City of Starkville Cornerstone Sports Complex | Starkville, MS | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Kosciusko Foundation for Excellence in Education | Kosciusko, MS | Skipworth auditorium | $30,000 |
| Howlers Ridge | Bozeman, MT | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | Cob top dawg scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art | Jackson, WY | Western visions 2025 sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | Frank dowsing jr. football fellowship endowment | $20,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | Robert bell athletic admin fellowship endowment | $20,000 |
| Bureau of Governmental Research | New Orleans, LA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | In memory of jim rouse | $10,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | President's cabinet | $10,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | Le dawkins endowment in adkerson school of accountantcy | $10,000 |
| The 18Th Ward Sports Club | New Orleans, LA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The National World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | Patriots circle | $10,000 |
| The Louisiana Museum Foundation | New Orleans, LA | 2024 and 2025 gala | $7,500 |
| Flyte | Austin, TX | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Winston Rhea Scholars | New Orleans, LA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Vcpora | New Orleans, LA | 2025 gala | $2,500 |
| Hogs for the Cause | New Orleans, LA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Opportunity International | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,627,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $1,834,180 | 34 |
| 2023 | $1,836,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632519349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1353058
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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