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  1. The Sid W. Richardson Foundation is a philanthropic organization founded in 1947 by Sid W. Richardson (1891–1959), a Texan who earned his fortune in the oil industry. [1] The foundation was primarily funded after his death. As of December 2020 it had assets of $716.8 million. [2]

  2. The foundation provides grants to nonprofit educational, health, human service and cultural organizations in Texas to help them fulfill their missions. Because of his love for Western Art, Mr. Richardson became an avid collector of paintings of the Old West by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell.

  3. Feb 17, 2024 · Established in 1947 in TX - Founded by the late Sid W. Richardson, who was a Texas multimillionaire who made his fortune in oil and gas. He served as President of several companies bearing his name, including Sid Richardson Gasoline Co. and Sid Richardson Carbon Co.

  4. About Sid W. Richardson Sid W. Richardson established the Sid W. Richardson Foundation in 1947 to support organizations that serve the people of Texas. The Foundation provides grants primarily in the areas of education, health, human services, and arts and culture. When substantial income from Mr. Richardson’s

  5. Jul 1, 1995 · A private philanthropic organization with headquarters in Fort Worth, the Sid W. Richardson Foundation provides grant support for public and nonprofit educational, health, human services, and arts and humanities programs within Texas.

  6. Richardson had already given numerous scholarships and gifts to local organizations when friend Amon G. Carter persuaded him to establish the Sid W. Richardson Foundation in 1947. The foundation awards grants to Texas organizations in the areas of education, health, human services, and cultural institutions; grants in the latter two categories ...

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  8. In 1947, the Sid W. Richardson Foundation was established, although it did not assume its major grantmaking function until the mid 1960s when the endowment was established in Mr. Richardson’s will.

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