Anne S Richardson Fund Xxxxx3004

Open & Accessible
Private Foundation
CHICAGO, IllinoisSmallEIN: 136192516
ChurchesCommunity CentersHealth CharitiesHistorical Preservation SocietiesWomen Empowerment Nonprofits

The Anne S. Richardson Fund is a charitable trust (EIN 13-6192516) with J.P. Morgan Chase acting as sole trustee. The foundation supports organizations primarily in Ridgefield and Fairfield County, Connecticut, and provides online application guidelines and an application portal via the J.P. Morgan page.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

A small-to-midsize nonprofit serving Ridgefield/Fairfield County, CT (community services, arts and culture, health, historic preservation, youth programs) with capacity to manage grants in the $10k–$75k range and to apply through an online portal.

Good Fit

  • Organization is based in Ridgefield or elsewhere in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
  • Programs deliver broad community benefit (libraries, youth services, health, arts, historic preservation).
  • Project budgets and past awards align with typical grant sizes up to about $75k.
  • Clear local track record or local leadership endorsements.
  • Ability to submit a full application through the J.P. Morgan online portal.

Geography

Restrictive

Observed giving is heavily focused on Connecticut: in the latest year roughly 91% of dollars were awarded to CT organizations, with most grants tied to Ridgefield and Fairfield County.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The foundation funded 19 distinct recipients in the latest year (and 19–22 annually over three years) across arts, health, community, and historic organizations, indicating a broad recipient set for the funder's size.

New Applicants

Broad

Direct evidence of openness exists: a public online application portal and instructions are provided, and the latest year shows seven new grantees alongside recurring recipients, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026