The Richards Family Foundation channels its entire documented philanthropy through a single fiscal intermediary, Donors Trust, indicating a preference for donor-directed giving and flexible funding vehicles rather than direct grants to operating nonprofits. This pattern suggests the foundation prioritizes enabling recipients chosen by the donor-advised vehicle, often used to support national public policy, civic, or ideological organizations. The foundation appears to make relatively large, concentrated gifts to intermediaries that can regrant or recommend support broadly.
Highly concentrated: all reported dollars (two grants) were directed to a single intermediary. Large, centralized gifts to a fiscal sponsor/donor-advised fund rather than many small or direct operating grants.
Richards Family Foundation’s documented giving is built around donor-directed intermediaries, with Donors Trust receiving the largest recent grant at $450,000 in 2025. That pattern places the foundation in a small-gift, flexible-funding model even when individual awards are substantial, and it helps explain why the recent record includes both intermediary support and direct community organization grants. In the recent list, the foundation also backed Child Enrichment in Augusta, Georgia, with $57,000 in 2024 and $53,208 in 2025, showing repeated support for the same recipient across years. Another recurring grantee is United African, which received $53,000 in 2023 and $33,360 in 2024. The funder’s documented grants extend across community organizations, civic engagement groups, and local service nonprofits, often with the broad purpose label “support community organization.” The overall picture is of a family foundation using donor-directed vehicles alongside targeted support for organizations in Georgia and beyond, rather than concentrating on a single program area or a single local institution.
A clear theme in the recent grants is support for community-based organizations in Augusta and nearby areas. Child Enrichment received $57,000 in 2024 and $53,208 in 2025, while Augusta Dream Center received $15,000 in 2023 and The Clubhouse received $10,000 in 2023. The foundation also supported Augusta-linked groups such as His Best at $25,000 in 2025 and Augusta Care Pregnancy Center Inc at $6,600 in 2023. Beyond Georgia, the grants include civic and public-policy oriented organizations. Valid Vote received $50,000 in 2024, Open the Books received $10,000 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2023, and Judicial Watch received $10,000 in 2023. Smaller grants also reached groups such as Jr Achievement in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for $7,500 in 2023.
Grant sizes are uneven but cluster toward small awards: the typical grant size is $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $2,000 at the median, and $7,750 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes a handful of much larger grants, which indicates a mixed pattern of frequent modest support and occasional sizable awards. Recurrence appears in the data: Child Enrichment, United African, Outreach, Open the Books, and Recing Crew each appear more than once across years. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its documented philanthropy runs through Donors Trust as a fiscal intermediary, consistent with donor-directed giving rather than a conventional direct-grant application model.
$1.5M
$8.9M
$37K
$1.5M
Most grants fall between $1K and $8K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$8K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Richards Family Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 142 | $2.7M | 99.3% |
| 2 | South Africa |
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Notable grantees: Donors Trust
Most grants go to U.S. recipients, with the country distribution showing 107 grants in the United States and one grant in SF. Georgia is the top giving state by count, and 51% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Within Georgia, recent recipient cities include Augusta, Evans, and North Augusta. Outside Georgia, the foundation’s recent grants reach Alexandria, Virginia; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; Washington, DC; and Olympia, Washington. That spread fits a regional footprint with a strong Georgia center of gravity and selective support elsewhere.
The recent grants list shows support for community organizations, civic groups, and local nonprofits. Examples include Donors Trust for $450,000 in 2025, Valid Vote for $50,000 in 2024, and Child Enrichment for grants in both 2024 and 2025. The stated purposes are consistently broad, often labeled “support community organization.”
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year. Child Enrichment received $57,000 in 2024 and $53,208 in 2025; United African received $53,000 in 2023 and $33,360 in 2024; Outreach appears in 2023 and 2024; and Open the Books appears in 2023 and 2024.
The distribution is skewed toward smaller grants. The 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $2,000, and the 75th percentile is $7,750. Even with several larger awards in the record, most grants are comparatively modest.
Georgia is the main destination for grants: 51% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The top state by grant count is North Carolina, while recent Georgia recipients include Augusta, Evans, and North Augusta.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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0.7% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRUTHER FUND | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $1,231,075 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH | SEWANNE, TN | $50,094 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| DONORS TRUST | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $50,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| UNITED AFRICAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH | CHICAGO, IL | $35,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN | MARTINEZ, GA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| GAP MINISTRIES | AUGUSTA, GA | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| ARK INTERNATIONAL | AUGUSTA, GA | $15,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| CHILD ENRICHMENT | AUGUSTA, GA | $15,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| TIMBERLAKE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | LYNCHBURG, VA | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $5,692 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| AUGUSTA PLAYERS | AUGUSTA, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA | ATHENS, GA | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| JOURNEY CHURCH | SURFSIDE BEACH, SC | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| SAFE HOMES | AUGUSTA, GA | $3,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | AUGUSTA, GA | $2,500 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | $2,010 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| YOUTH SERVE | KERSHAW, SC | $2,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| RIVERBANKS ZOO | COLUMBIA, SC | $1,358 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH | KANSAS CITY, MO | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| PEACE PLACE | WINDER, GA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| PREGNANT CHOICES MEDICAL CLINIC | EVANS, GA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| THE LEUKEMIA LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| OPERATION KINDNESS | CARROLLTON, TX | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| FAMILY HAVEN | CUMMING, GA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH | AUGUSTA, GA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| PROVINCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT | EVANS, GA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR | AUGUSTA, GA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| BRIDGE BUILDERS | EVANS, GA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY | AUGUSTA, GA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| NO KID HUNGRY | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| FRIENDS OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER | AIKEN, SC | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| OLD FELLA BURKE COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE | WAYNESBORO, GA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| BULLPEN WAY STATION | WAYCROSS, GA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| RIDGE ROAD BEAUTIFICATION | APPLING, GA | $400 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| GREENBRIER HIGH SCHOOL TRACK | EVANS, GA | $263 | 2026 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| DONORS TRUST | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $450,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| CHILD ENRICHMENT | AUGUSTA, GA | $53,208 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| HIS BEST | AUGUSTA, GA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| UNITED AFRICAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH | MU | $18,500 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| PROVINCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT | EVANS, GA | $15,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| GIVE SEND GO | DOVER, DE | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| RECING CREW | NORTH AUGUSTA, SC | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| JR ACHIEVEMENT | EVANS, GA | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| DAMASCUS BAPTIST CHURCH | APPLING, GA | $2,500 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| YOUTH SERVE | KERSHAW, SC | $2,500 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| THE WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY OF THE CSRA CO THE COM | AUGUSTA, GA | $2,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| AUGUSTA SYMPHONY INC | AUGUSTA, GA | $2,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY | ARLINGTON, VA | $1,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| DOWNTOWN COOPERATIVE CHURCH MINISTRIES | AUGUSTA, GA | $1,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
| OLD FELLA RESCUE | WAYNESBORO, GA | $1,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION |
THE TRUTHER FUND
$1,231,075SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
UNITED AFRICAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH
$35,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
AUGUSTA CHRISTIAN
$30,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
GAP MINISTRIES
$25,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
ARK INTERNATIONAL
$15,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
TIMBERLAKE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$10,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$5,692SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
$5,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
JOURNEY CHURCH
$5,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
$2,500SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
YOUTH SERVE
$2,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
RIVERBANKS ZOO
$1,358SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
PEACE PLACE
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
PREGNANT CHOICES MEDICAL CLINIC
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
FAMILY HAVEN
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
PROVINCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BRIDGE BUILDERS
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
FRIENDS OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
OLD FELLA BURKE COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BULLPEN WAY STATION
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
RIDGE ROAD BEAUTIFICATION
$400SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
GREENBRIER HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
$263SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
HIS BEST
$25,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
UNITED AFRICAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH
$18,500SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
PROVINCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
$15,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
GIVE SEND GO
$10,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
RECING CREW
$10,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
JR ACHIEVEMENT
$5,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
DAMASCUS BAPTIST CHURCH
$2,500SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
YOUTH SERVE
$2,500SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
THE WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY OF THE CSRA CO THE COM
$2,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
DOWNTOWN COOPERATIVE CHURCH MINISTRIES
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
OLD FELLA RESCUE
$1,000SUPPORT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION