Laurie and James Richter
Laurie and James Richter is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $28,843 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in community development, child advocacy, housing, and other areas.
Laurie and James Richter at a glance
In short: Laurie and James Richter gave $29K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Illinois. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,843
- +38.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,219
- +70.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $552,154
- +47.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (46% 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 Laurie and James Richter
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1040 N Lake Shore Drive Unit 19C, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (847) 738-3810
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laurie and James Richter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Community Foundation ($6K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported as 46% to recipients in Illinois, 35% to California, 18% to Washington, DC, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Laurie and James Richter open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% 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 $21K (2022) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Community Foundation National City, CA | They work across borders to connect people, ideas, and investments in the transformative power of community. | $6,490 |
| Gun Violence Prevention Gpac Washington, DC | Prevent Gun Violence. | $5,163 |
| Grapevine - 100 Women Who Care Lake Bluff, IL | Their mission is to use the power of collective giving to make a difference in their own community. | $4,220 |
| CASA Lake County Inc Vernon Hills, IL | Serving as a child's advocate and representing them in juvenile court. | $3,150 |
| Renaissance Social Services Chicago, IL | To end homelessness in chicago by prevention, housing, and supportive services. | $2,819 |
| San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA | Empower Our Communities and Give for Good. | $2,500 |
| North Shore Unitarian Church Deerfield, IL | Religious Organization. | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army Chicago, IL | Helping members of the community with food, shelter, and clothing. | $1,041 |
| Socialgood Fund Richmond, CA | Create and establish positive influences for individuals, communities,and the environment. | $1,040 |
| Sea Scouts Ship 5111 Chicago, IL | Introduce chicagoland area youth to the art of sailing and safe boating skills. | $500 |
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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 | $552,154 | $208,910 | $37,074 | $28,843 | 13 | $32,161 | $44,060 | $25,880 |
| 2024 | $373,981 | $27,918 | $27,166 | $20,807 | 16 | $27,166 | $21,918 | $20,441 |
| 2023 | $373,361 | $18,199 | $26,803 | $21,975 | 11 | $26,803 | $18,199 | $19,196 |
| 2022 | $382,259 | $12,115 | $26,923 | $20,662 | 22 | $26,923 | $12,284 | $20,301 |
| 2021 | $398,959 | $38,200 | $29,368 | $23,385 | 29 | $29,368 | $38,200 | $21,071 |
| 2020 | $389,137 | $3,176 | $26,243 | $21,125 | 21 | — | $9,858 | $21,144 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laurie and James Richter reported a distributable amount of $26K 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 went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the International Community Foundation describes its mission as connecting people, ideas, and investments across borders; CASA Lake County says it advocates for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system; and Renaissance Social Services describes its work as connecting people in need with safe, quality, affordable housing and support services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $28,843. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $6,490, with a median of $1,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $6,490 to the International Community Foundation, $5,163 to Gun Violence Prevention GPAC, $4,220 to Grapevine - 100 Women Who Care, $3,150 to CASA Lake County, and $2,819 to Renaissance Social Services. Other reported recipients included the San Diego Foundation ($2,500), North Shore Unitarian Church ($1,500), and the Salvation Army ($1,041).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Richter as President, Laurie Richter as Vice President, and Dylan Richter and Brady Richter as Directors.
Laurie and James Richter is led by James Richter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Richter
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brady Richter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Richter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Richter
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Laurie and James Richter
How much does Laurie and James Richter give each year?
Laurie and James Richter gave $29K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 16 grants.
What is Laurie and James Richter's typical grant size?
Laurie and James Richter's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,219, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laurie and James Richter that year got $3K on average.
Where does Laurie and James Richter give grants?
Laurie and James Richter's top state is Illinois, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (35%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Laurie and James Richter give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Laurie and James Richter's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Laurie and James Richter's largest grantees?
Laurie and James Richter's largest 2025 grantees include International Community Foundation ($6,490), Gun Violence Prevention Gpac ($5,163) and Grapevine - 100 Women Who Care ($4,220), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Laurie and James Richter?
Laurie and James Richter reported $552K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Laurie and James Richter fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laurie and James Richter?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Laurie and James Richter's EIN?
Laurie and James Richter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4492367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Laurie and James Richter 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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