The Richardson Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 62-1179433 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$936K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $15,000.
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
42% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tn | Nashville, TN | General operating | $20,000 |
| Florida Keys Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Key West, FL | General operating | $15,000 |
| Avow Hospice Inc | Naples, FL | General operating | $7,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Food Pantry Inc | Marco Island, FL | General operating | $7,000 |
| Nashville Jazz Workshop | Nashville, TN | General operating | $6,000 |
| Nashville Cat Rescue | Nashville, TN | General operating | $4,000 |
| Cumberland Heights Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $15,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349103427
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1179433
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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