The Donald F Wood and Darlene M Richardson Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSpencerville, Indiana · EIN 20-4217594 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DONALD F WOOD AND DARLENE M |
|---|---|
| Address | RICHARDSON FOUNDATION INC, PO BOX 152, SPENCERVILLE IN 46788 |
| DWDRFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE AT CFGFW.ORG/GRANTS/GRANTSEEKERS/ ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE IN JUNE 30. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS REMAIN IN NORTHEAST INDIANA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Image of Hope Ranch | Auburn, IN | General support | $40,000 |
| Camp Red Cedar | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $35,000 |
| Summit Equestrian Center | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $35,000 |
| Cass Housing | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $30,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $30,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $30,000 |
| Stillwater Hospice | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $30,000 |
| Turnstone Center for Children & Adu | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $30,000 |
| YMCA Greater Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $30,000 |
| Blue Jacket | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Neighborlink | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Positive Resource Connection | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $23,000 |
| Alliance Industries | Garren, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Community Transportation Network | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Erin's House | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Give Hear | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Troy Schools | Columbia City, IN | General support | $17,000 |
| 13 Step House | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Arts United | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Euell Wilson Center | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Healthier Moms & Babies | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Hope's Harbor | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Super Shot | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Cancer Services | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Crossroads Child & Family Services | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fw | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Shepherd's House | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Chill Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Joe's Kids | Warsaw, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| One K9 | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Out of a Jam | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Homebound Meals | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Children's Autism Center | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| House of Pins Adaptive | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation of in | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $700,000 | 39 |
| 2024 | $590,500 | 33 |
| 2023 | $602,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349100632
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4217594
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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