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Background |
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Philosophy/Focus |
Established in 1947
to support organizations serving the people of Texas.
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Major Fields of Interest |
Performing arts;
arts/cultural programs; higher education; education; health care; health
organizations; human services.
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Type of Grants |
General/operating
support; continuing support; equipment; endowment funds; program
development; conferences/seminars; publication; seed money; research;
matching funds.
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Grants Restrictions |
Giving limited to
Texas, with emphasis on Fort Worth for the arts and human services, and
statewide for health and education. Organization must be classified as
tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as other
than a private foundation, Section 509(a), or under Section 170(c)(1) and
the contribution is to be used exclusively for public purposes. No grants
made to individuals, or for scholarships or fellowships; no loans.
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Number of Staff |
13 |
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Assets |
Year ended
12/31/97: $250,094,022
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Grants Analysis |
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Total Annual Giving |
$9,517,211
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Number Funded |
According to 1996
grants list, there were 12 in health, 33 in human services.
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Ratios of Funded/Applied |
Estimate 15% are
funded, receive over 1000 requests.
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Typical Range |
Health programs
grants ranged from $1,000-$40,000, human services grants betwee
$5,000-$30,000.
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Cancer/Prevention/Control Projects Funded |
People-to-People
Health Foundation/Project HOPE for assessment of available health care
services and facilities in Lower Rio Grande Valley, 1994.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock for HealthNet interactive video support system for education and medical treatment in rural hospitals, 1996. |
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Application Guidelines |
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Application Procedure |
Initial contact
through letter briefly describing the project or program, prior to filing a
formal application. If the project falls within foundation guidelines, a
formal proposal will be accepted for staff review. Applicants are then
asked to complete application form supplied by foundation.
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Key Dates |
March 1 and
September 1.
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Contact Person |
Mr. Valleau Wilkie, Jr.
Executive Director Sid W. Richardson Foundation 309 Main St. Fort Worth, TX 76102 817-336-0494 Web site: www.sidrichardson.org |