W Earl Richards Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 20-1939160 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$17.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $103,480.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
33% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Highlands | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $950,000 |
| The Signatry a Global Christian Foundation | Overland Park, KS | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Second Wind Programs Inc | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Vapor International | Sylacauga, AL | Charitable | $103,480 |
| Grace House Ministries | Fairfield, AL | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Equip Leadership Inc | Duluth, GA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | Education | $50,000 |
| Union University | Jackson, TN | Charitable | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Wellhouse Inc | Odenville, AL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Christ Health Center | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Milo's Foundation Inc | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| James E Hughes Jr Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Tipping Point Community | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Charitable Contributions From Passthrough | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $912 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,941,092 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,856,309 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349101369
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1939160
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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