Private foundation · EIN 06-6025946

The Mary Lynn Richardson Fund

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Greensboro, NC

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202503179349102225
Total assets (EOY)$5,908,317
Grants paid$318,592
Typical (median) grant$8,750
Grants listed34
Giving in home state (NC)68%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K3
$5K–$25K29
$25K–$100K2
$100K+0

Smallest $1,450 · Largest $26,892

Geographic focus

NC
68%
FL
8%
DE
6%
NY
6%
OR
5%
KS
2%
MN
2%
CO
2%

Common purposes

assistorganizationcarryingexemptindividualmedicalexpenses

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$331,804$5,484,82941
2024$318,592$5,908,31734

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactMARY LYNN RICHARDSON FUND PIEDMONT
AddressP O BOX 20124, GREENSBORO, NC, 27420
Phone3362745471
Form & materialsWRITTEN PROPOSAL WITH A COPY OF INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE EXEMPTION LETTER
DeadlinesAUGUST 31 OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR
RestrictionsTHE MARY LYNN RICHARDSON FUND PROVIDES BASIC NEEDS FUNDING (HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL AND SHELTER). THIS IS NOT A BRICKS AND MORTAR FUND. FUNDS AVAILABLE ARE DISBURSED 50% TO FOREIGN 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS AND 50% TO DOMESTIC 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS ARE FOR GENERAL SUPPORT FOR INDIGENT PERSONS AND FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR MEDICAL EXPENSES. THESE GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO NON FAMILY PERSONS KNOWN BY ONE OF THE TRUSTEES AND ARE EXTREMELY RARE. DOMESTIC GRANTS ARE PAID TO ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PROGRAMS IMPACT THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. GUILFORD COUNTY PROGRAMS HAVE PREFERENCE OVER OTHER COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Bon Samaritain Mission HaitiST CLOUD, FLTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$26,892
Anne K Taylor FundRALEIGH, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$25,000
Justice DefendersCLAYMONT, DETO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$20,000
Doctors Without Borders Usa IncNEW YORK, NYTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$20,000
Medical Teams InternationalPORTLAND, ORTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$16,892
Salvation ArmyGREENSBORO, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$14,158
Hearts And Hands For HaitiRALEIGH, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$12,000
Seed Programs IncASHEVILLE, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$12,000
Family Room Foster Care Resource CenterGREENSBORO, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$10,000
Family Service Of The Piedmont IncJAMESTOWN, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$10,000
Greensboro Urban MinistryGREENSBORO, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$10,000
Presbyterian Homes IncCOLFAX, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$10,000
Interactive Resource Center IncGREENSBORO, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$10,000
Community Housing Solutions Of Guilford IncGREENSBORO, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$10,000
Backpack BeginningsGREENSBORO, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$10,000
Bennet CollegeGREENSBORO, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$10,000
White Memorial Presbyterian ChurchRALEIGH, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$10,000
Guilford Education AllianceGREENSBORO, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$7,500
Del Rey Missions - El Rancho Del ReyOLATHE, KSTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$7,200
Church World Service GreensboroGREENSBORO, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$5,000
Freedom Firm UsaHOPKINS, MNTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$5,000
Friends HomesGREENSBORO, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$5,000
National Foundation Of Dentistry For The Handicapped Dental Lifeline NtwkDENVER, COTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$5,000
People To People LiasionGREENSBORO, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$5,000
Reading ConnectionsGREENSBORO, NCTO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.$5,000
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