Helen C Richardson Private Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Helen C Richardson Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charleston, South Carolina, registered in 2005, with $109,171 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1700 Ashley River Road Ste A, Charleston, SC, 29407 EIN 25-6839292 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2025)
$109K
▲ 34.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$89K
Net assets
$692K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Helen C Richardson Private Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating94 mo reserves · +19% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Helen C Richardson Private Foundation: 94 mo reserves · +19% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Helen C Richardson Private Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Helen C Richardson Private Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1700 Ashley River Road Ste A, Charleston, SC, 29407
- City
- Charleston
- State
- South Carolina
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $42K (FY2019) to $109K (FY2025) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $692K
Operating margin
18.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$692K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$692K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,171▲34.0% | $88,688▲13.7% | $692,006▲3.0% | $692,006▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $81,473▲131% | $77,987▲3.1% | $671,534▲0.5% | $671,534▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $35,194▲35.9% | $75,631▼8.1% | $668,067▼5.7% | $668,067▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $25,891▼78.0% | $82,289▼1.1% | $708,546▼7.4% | $708,546▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $117,441▲114% | $83,177▲14.7% | $764,994▲4.7% | $764,994▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $54,959▲30.4% | $72,497▼4.4% | $730,758▼2.3% | $730,758▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $42,135 | $75,822 | $748,296 | $748,296 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Helen C Richardson Private Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Helen C Richardson Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-6839292, based in Charleston, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Helen C Richardson Private Foundation's EIN?
- Helen C Richardson Private Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-6839292.
- How much revenue does Helen C Richardson Private Foundation report?
- Helen C Richardson Private Foundation reported $109,171 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Helen C Richardson Private Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Helen C Richardson Private Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Helen C Richardson Private Foundation (EIN 25-6839292) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.