Murray and Harriet Richards Private
Murray and Harriet Richards Private is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NOVATO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4.4M. Net investment income was $213K.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$2.2M
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Murray and Harriet Richards Private reported a distributable amount of $231K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Murray and Harriet Richards Private
Based on IRS filings
Murray and Harriet Richards Private is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NOVATO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4.4M. Net investment income was $213K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $4,218,753 | $3,795,364 |
| Revenue | $290,734 | $470,611 | $6,353 |
| Expenses | $4,504,150 | $52,559 | $545,065 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,421,726 | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $213,251 | $427,462 | $79,529 |
| Distributable Amount | $230,675 | $240,832 | $225,462 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Marin Community Foundation ($3,999,590), Marin Community Foundation ($420,186).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NOVATO, CA | GENERAL | $420,186 |
| MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NOVATO, CA | GENERAL | $3,999,590 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAULINE R ROBINSON | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murray and Harriet Richards Private?
Murray and Harriet Richards Private is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NOVATO, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Murray and Harriet Richards Private operate?
Murray and Harriet Richards Private has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Murray and Harriet Richards Private award?
In 2022, Murray and Harriet Richards Private awarded 2 grants totaling $4.4M — an average of about $2.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Murray and Harriet Richards Private required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Murray and Harriet Richards Private reported a distributable amount of $231K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Murray and Harriet Richards Private's EIN?
Murray and Harriet Richards Private's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6467029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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