Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, or kinds of institutions
THE 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.