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W Earl Richards Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Kenneth H Polk. It holds total assets of $11.3M. Annual income is reported at $4.6M. Total assets have decreased from $21.8M in 2011 to $11.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Alabama. According to available records, W Earl Richards Charitable Foundation Inc. has made 39 grants totaling $3.9M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $1.3M in 2020 to $2.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $175 to $1.1M, with an average award of $101K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Kansas, Alabama, Georgia, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$735
Median Grant
$28K
Average Grant
$138K
Largest Grant
$971K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
W Earl Richards Charitable Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KS, AL, GA.
W Earl Richards Charitable Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3.9M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $101K. Individual grants have ranged from $175 to $1.1M.
W Earl Richards Charitable Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
W Earl Richards Charitable Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BIRMINGHAM, AL. While based in AL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark J Brown | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $150K | $0 | $158K |
| Kenneth H Polk | VP/TREASURER | $100K | $0 | $101K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$11.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$3.9M
Average Grant
$101K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Partners Charitable FoundationCHARITABLE | Birmingham, AL | $5K | 2022 |
| Every NationCHARITABLE | Brentwood, TN | $3K | 2020 |
| The Signatry A Global Christian FoundationCHARITABLE | Overland Park, KS | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Equip Leadership IncCHARITABLE | Duluth, GA | $50K | 2022 |
| Riverchase United Methodist ChurchCHARITABLE | Birmingham, AL | $35K | 2022 |
| High Point UniversityEDUCATION | High Point, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central AlabamaCHARITABLE | Birmingham, AL | $25K | 2022 |
| Grace House MinistriesCHARITABLE | Fairfield, AL | $25K | 2022 |
| The Wellhouse IncCHARITABLE | Odenville, AL | $20K | 2022 |
| Union UniversityCHARITABLE | Jackson, TN | $20K | 2022 |
| Christ Health CenterCHARITABLE | Birmingham, AL | $15K | 2022 |
| Vapor InternationalCHARITABLE | Sylacauga, AL | $3K | 2022 |
| Charitable Contributions From PassthroughCHARITABLE | Birmingham, AL | $1K | 2022 |
| Second Wind Programs IncCHARITABLE | Birmingham, AL | $100K | 2020 |
| Church Of The HighlandsCHARITABLE | Birmingham, AL | $100K | 2020 |
| Milo'S Foundation IncCHARITABLE | Birmingham, AL | $16K | 2020 |
| Samford UniversityCHARITABLE | Birmingham, AL | $8K | 2020 |
| Jh RanchCHARITABLE | Birmingham, AL | $4K | 2020 |
| Tcu Women'S TennisCHARITABLE | Forth Worth, TX | $3K | 2020 |
| Campus OutreachCHARITABLE | Houston, TX | $2K | 2020 |