Rich Foundation Inc
Rich Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. It supports charitable organizations, primarily for the benefit of residents and organizations in lower Fairfield County, with stated interests in arts, education, healthcare, and social services.
Rich Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rich Foundation Inc gave $103K across 29 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Connecticut. 11% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $102,500
- -20.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 29
- -21.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,534
- +1.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $700,886
- -10.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (76% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rich Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to contact The Rich Foundation and provide the requesting organization’s name, address, and telephone numbers. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Rich Foundation
Mailing address: 222 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203) 359-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rich Foundation Inc
Who Rich Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Avon Theatre Film Center Inc ($31K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($4,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 154 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its grant program as primarily benefiting residents and charitable organizations in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. In 2026, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 18% to Florida, 5% to New York, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rich Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 72% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2022) to $129K (2025). In 2026 it made 29 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Theatre Film Center Inc Stamford, CT | Grant to Provide Financial Assistance to Their Charity | $30,500 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Palm Baech, FL | Grant to Provide Financial Assistance to Their Charity | $12,500 |
| State Street Debating Society Ltd Stamford, CT | Grant to Provide Financial Assistance to Their Charity | $10,300 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stamford-the Mary C Rich Clubhouse Stamford, CT | Grant to Provide Financial Assistance to Their Charity | $5,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Grant to Provide Financial Assistance to Their Charity | $5,000 |
| Stamford Chamber of Commerce Stamford, CT | Grant to Provide Financial Assistance to Their Charity | $5,000 |
| Usta FOUNDATION(UNITED States Tennis Association) Purchase, NY | Grant to Provide Financial Assistance to Their Charity | $5,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation Stamford, CT | Grant to Provide Financial Assistance to Their Charity | $3,500 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,500 |
| Palace Theatre Stamford, CT | Grant to Provide Financial Assistance to Their Charity | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $700,886 | $63,089 | $145,552 | $102,500 | 29 | $102,500 | $63,089 | $1,999 |
| 2025 | $783,349 | $72,006 | $172,429 | $128,878 | 37 | $128,878 | $72,006 | $1,875 |
| 2024 | $883,772 | $32,534 | $146,875 | $105,450 | 32 | $105,450 | $31,159 | $2,443 |
| 2023 | $998,113 | $232,074 | $124,021 | $82,092 | 32 | $82,092 | $22,029 | $2,570 |
| 2022 | $897,060 | $29,631 | $108,041 | $80,565 | 24 | $80,565 | $29,631 | $2,464 |
| 2021 | $970,470 | $110,407 | $136,886 | $112,295 | 24 | — | $110,407 | $1,341 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rich Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grant program is described as supporting charitable organizations in lower Fairfield County and aiming to improve quality of life for Stamford-area residents. Its stated areas of support are arts, education, healthcare, and social services.
Examples of grantees’ work include the Avon Theatre Film Center’s efforts to preserve and operate a historic theatre with film and educational programming, and Mill River Collaborative’s work to run an urban park in Stamford. Project Music describes its work as providing free music education, instruments, mentoring, and performance opportunities to Stamford youth. These are grantees’ stated missions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $102,500. Awards ranged from $250 to $30,500, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest awards included $30,500 to Avon Theatre Film Center Inc, $12,500 to Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation, $10,300 to State Street Debating Society Ltd, and $5,500 to Boys & Girls Club of Stamford–The Mary C. Rich Clubhouse. Other grants included $5,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County, Stamford Chamber of Commerce, and USTA Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Thomas L. Rich as president, Frank D. Rich III as vice president, and Colleen Fraccola as treasurer/secretary.
Rich Foundation Inc is led by Thomas L. Rich, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Thomas L. Rich
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Fraccola
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank D. Rich III
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Rich Foundation Inc
How much does Rich Foundation Inc give each year?
Rich Foundation Inc gave $103K across 29 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $129K across 37 grants.
What is Rich Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rich Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,534, across 29 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rich Foundation Inc that year got $500 on average.
Where does Rich Foundation Inc give grants?
Rich Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (16 grants), Norwalk, CT (3 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Rich Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Rich Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Provide Financial Assistance to Their Charity" (29 grants).
Who are Rich Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rich Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Avon Theatre Film Center Inc ($30,500), Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation ($12,500) and State Street Debating Society Ltd ($10,300), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($4,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Rich Foundation Inc?
Rich Foundation Inc reported $701K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rich Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s grant program is described as supporting charitable organizations in lower Fairfield County and aiming to improve quality of life for Stamford-area residents. Its stated areas of support are arts, education, healthcare, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rich Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rich Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rich Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2544173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 2026 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Rich Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rich-foundation-inc-morg_5825fadb4f39400bbc0465b09c28b8e8
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