Richards Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Des Moines, Iowa · EIN 02-0762705 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$29K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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 Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowling Endowment Fund | West Des Moines, IA | Contribution | $16,187 |
| Professionals for Charity | Clive, IA | Contribution | $7,500 |
| Nazareth Sisters of Annunciation | Urbandale, IA | Contribution | $2,500 |
| West Des Moines Community Schools Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Iowa State Fair | Polk City, IA | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Crisis Cannines of the Midlands | Colfax, IA | Contribution | $750 |
| West Des Moines Police Benevolent Assn | West Des Moines, IA | Contribution | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,437 | 7 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Dec 4, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202433399349100403
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0762705
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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