The Richless Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1540217 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50 and $100.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LLOYD CONNIE RICHLESS |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 TIMBER COURT, PITTSBURGH PA 15238 |
| Phone | 4129638382 |
| Form and materials | MOST RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & VERIFICATION OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NO SET DATES EXIST |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE GIVEN TO PENNSYLVANIA CHARITIES. |
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
50% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA | Religious | $9,720 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Health | $350 |
| Bayshore Gardens Community Church | Bradenton, FL | Religious | $260 |
| Historic Society of Blairsville Area | Blairsville, PA | Community | $150 |
| Marie Shelby Gardens | Sarasota, FL | Environmental | $125 |
| Coalition for Christian Outreach | Pittsburgh, PA | Religious | $100 |
| Cooper-Siegel Community Library | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $100 |
| Laurie Ann West Community Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Community | $100 |
| Roots of Faith Ministries | Sharpsburg, PA | Religious | $79 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Washington, DC | Health | $50 |
| American Cancer Society | Williamsport, PA | Health | $50 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | White Plains, NY | Health | $50 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Environmental | $50 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Albert Lea, MN | Community | $50 |
| Rails to Trails | Washington, DC | Environmental | $50 |
| Jubilee Kitchen | Pittsburgh, PA | Community | $50 |
| Parkview Emergency Medical Service | Pittsburgh, PA | Health | $50 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Community | $35 |
| Salvation Army | Brackenridge, PA | Community | $35 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Religious | $35 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,489 | 20 |
| 2024 | $10,664 | 21 |
| 2023 | $10,180 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611759349100906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1540217
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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