Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc
The Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Dorchester, Massachusetts. It makes grants supporting youth programs and community initiatives, including work in youth development, community building, and adaptive and inclusive efforts.
Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc gave $462K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Massachusetts. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $462,361
- -51.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,016
- -54.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,280
- Total assets
- $2,331,677
- -18.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (7 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1452 Dorchester Avenue 4Th Flr, Dorchester, MA 02125
Phone: (781) 235-1490
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc
Who Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mass General Brigham McLean ($100K). Together the top 10 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 111 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Bridge Builders program is limited to the City of Boston. The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Massachusetts recipients: 94% were reported for Massachusetts, 4% for Mississippi, and 2% for Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 22 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $462K (2024) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $462K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham McLean Belmont, MA | The Law Enforcement, Active Duty, Emergency Responder Program. | $100,000 |
| Louis D Brown Peace Institute Dorchester, MA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester Dorchester, MA | To make a positive impact on youth and their families within the community. | $43,151 |
| Youth Enrichment Services Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Rodman Ride for Kids Inc Foxboro, MA | Unrestricted | $26,500 |
| JFK Library Foundation Boston, MA | To provide financial support, staffing and creative resources to the jfk presidential library and museum. | $25,000 |
| Boston Uncornered a Solution by College Bound Dor Dorchester, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Dorchester Education Enrichment Program Dorchester, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Zoo New England Dorchester, MS | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Greater Ashmont Main Streets Dorchester, MA | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,331,677 | $1,018,800 | $1,018,946 | $462,361 | 22 | $312,523 |
| 2023 | $2,869,172 | $1,439,990 | $1,483,123 | $960,095 | 21 | $125,178 |
| 2022 | $2,724,200 | $557,428 | $1,900,430 | $1,484,666 | 30 | $88,600 |
| 2021 | $4,083,708 | $768,279 | $1,123,878 | $741,244 | 17 | $479,208 |
| 2020 | $4,507,616 | $494,156 | $1,073,907 | $635,760 | 21 | $-162,066 |
| 2019 | $4,523,589 | $1,398,329 | $2,058,211 | $1,005,435 | 19 | $46,142 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to honor Martin W. Richard’s message of “No More Hurting People” by raising funds to invest in education, athletics, and community. Its website says its grantmaking aims to help nonprofit partners deepen their impact and address social equity through youth development, community building, and adaptive and inclusive efforts.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute says it works to create and promote peace and unity, valuing young people and families for their peacemaking efforts. Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester says it connects young people and families to opportunities that embrace diversity, nurture growth, and inspire success. Project DEEP Association says it fosters the educational growth and development of Dorchester youth. Uncornered says it works to unlock the potential of people with gang involvement to help build peaceful, thriving cities. Hope and Comfort says it provides access to essential hygiene products for people in need in Massachusetts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $462,361. Grant amounts ranged from $5,150 to $100,000, with a median of $10,280. Its largest reported grants included $100,000 to Mass General Brigham McLean for the Law Enforcement, Active Duty, Emergency Responder Program; $50,000 to the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute for unrestricted support; and $43,151 to Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester to make a positive impact on youth and families in the community. Other grants included $30,000 to Youth Enrichment Services and $26,500 to Rodman Ride for Kids, both unrestricted.
The foundation’s website describes two grant programs. Bridge Builders offers up to 25 grants per year for youth-led service projects in Boston, with eligibility for young people, classrooms, and neighborhood groups. Community Grants support nonprofit organizations with direct programming for young people and organizations addressing social equity. The stated grant purposes include advancing grassroots initiatives, sponsoring community-wide events, and building an engaged and inclusive community. Both programs are listed as currently open in the program information provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Denise K. Richard as president; William A. Richard as treasurer; John E. Hernandez as clerk; Erin G. O’Brien as assistant clerk; and Brendan McDonough, Vicky Shen, and Dot Joyce as directors. The foundation’s website describes its board as responsible for fulfilling the foundation’s mission and guiding grantmaking decisions.
Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Denise K. Richard, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise K. Richard
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brendan McDonough
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dot Joyce
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vicky Shen
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Erin G. O'Brien
Assistant Clerk
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John E. Hernandez
Clerk
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William A. Richard
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc gave $462K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $960K across 21 grants.
What is Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,280, and its average grant was $21,016, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $22K on average.
Where does Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (9 grants) and Dorchester, MA (6 grants).
Does Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mass General Brigham McLean ($100,000), Louis D Brown Peace Institute ($50,000) and Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester ($43,151), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc?
Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to honor Martin W. Richard’s message of “No More Hurting People” by raising funds to invest in education, athletics, and community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc?
Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2491896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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