Anthony J and Margaret D Richards
Anthony J and Margaret D Richards is a private foundation based in Wyckoff, New Jersey. In its 2025 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $360,000 to charitable organizations.
Anthony J and Margaret D Richards at a glance
In short: Anthony J and Margaret D Richards gave $360K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in New Jersey. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $360,000
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,000
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,214,885
- +7.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Anthony J and Margaret D Richards
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Warsaw Avena Cpas 191 Godwin 5, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Phone: (201) 560-1199
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Anthony J and Margaret D Richards funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eva's Village ($50K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 61 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New Jersey (76%), Massachusetts (14%), Kentucky (8%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Anthony J and Margaret D Richards open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 177% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2022) to $565K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eva's Village Paterson, NJ | Support for Eva's Village | $50,000 |
| Haiti Health Promise of Holy Name Ludlow, MA | Support for Haiti Health Promise of Holy Name | $50,000 |
| Archdiocese of Newark Newark, NJ | Support for Catholic Charities | $40,000 |
| Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | Support for students of educational opportunity program and lecture series | $30,000 |
| Furniture Assist Inc Springfield, NJ | Support for Furniture Assist, Inc. | $30,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Cold Spring, KY | Support for Disabled American Veterans | $30,000 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Church South Orange, NJ | Support for Our Lady of Sorrows Operating Mission | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ Hillside, NJ | Support for Community Food Bank | $25,000 |
| South Orange Performing Arts Center South Orange, NJ | Operating Support for Performing Arts Center | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross NJ Region Fairfield, NJ | Support for American Red Cross | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,214,885 | $895,525 | $415,306 | $360,000 | 15 | $360,000 | $220,402 | $347,904 |
| 2024 | $6,733,773 | $943,034 | $412,713 | $347,500 | 13 | $347,500 | $270,274 | $314,324 |
| 2023 | $6,200,773 | $1,380,885 | $607,417 | $565,000 | 15 | $565,000 | $708,125 | $263,487 |
| 2022 | $5,423,959 | $801,510 | $173,170 | $130,000 | 6 | $130,000 | $125,945 | $243,279 |
| 2021 | $4,792,841 | $840,646 | $367,650 | $330,000 | 12 | $330,000 | $167,886 | $238,243 |
| 2020 | $4,340,511 | $785,440 | $221,771 | $190,000 | 7 | — | $101,351 | $193,797 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anthony J and Margaret D Richards reported a distributable amount of $348K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including social services, health, education, veterans’ services, food assistance, and the arts.
Grantees describe their own missions as follows: Eva’s Village says it provides hope, support, and resources to help people live stable, healthy, and productive lives. Disabled American Veterans says it works to empower veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. South Orange Performing Arts Center describes its role as offering diverse arts entertainment and serving as a cultural center for its region. Family Promise of Essex County says it works to help homeless and housing-insecure families achieve housing stability and self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $360,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to Eva’s Village and $50,000 to Haiti Health Promise of Holy Name; $40,000 to the Archdiocese of Newark for support for Catholic Charities; and $30,000 each to Seton Hall University, Furniture Assist, and Disabled American Veterans. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Our Lady of Sorrows Church and $25,000 to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, as well as $20,000 to South Orange Performing Arts Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carol J. Richards as trustee.
Anthony J and Margaret D Richards is led by Carol J. Richards, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol J. Richards
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Anthony J and Margaret D Richards
How much does Anthony J and Margaret D Richards give each year?
Anthony J and Margaret D Richards gave $360K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $348K across 13 grants.
What is Anthony J and Margaret D Richards's typical grant size?
Anthony J and Margaret D Richards's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,000, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anthony J and Margaret D Richards that year got $20K on average.
Where does Anthony J and Margaret D Richards give grants?
Anthony J and Margaret D Richards gives mostly in New Jersey: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and Kentucky (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were South Orange, NJ (3 grants) and Paterson, NJ (2 grants).
Does Anthony J and Margaret D Richards give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Anthony J and Margaret D Richards's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anthony J and Margaret D Richards's largest grantees?
Anthony J and Margaret D Richards's largest 2025 grantees include Eva's Village ($50,000), Haiti Health Promise of Holy Name ($50,000) and Archdiocese of Newark ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Anthony J and Margaret D Richards?
Anthony J and Margaret D Richards reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $360K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $348K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Anthony J and Margaret D Richards fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including social services, health, education, veterans’ services, food assistance, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anthony J and Margaret D Richards?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anthony J and Margaret D Richards's EIN?
Anthony J and Margaret D Richards's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7063032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Anthony J and Margaret D Richards accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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