Richenthal Foundation
The Richenthal Foundation is a private foundation established in 1963 and located in New York City (1 Battery Park Plaza, Floor 7, New York, NY 10004). It is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization classified as a private grantmaking foundation. The foundation does not operate direct charitable activities but instead funds various operating charities, with a particular focus on arts and culture organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.8M
-5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$598K
+24.5% YoY
Grant Count
83
+6.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+17.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, primary funding areas include:
- Arts and culture
- Theater and performing arts
- Youth education and arts programs
- General operating support for cultural organizations
Recent grants have supported initiatives including general operating purposes, support for theater productions and galas, and youth arts programming.
Grantmaking
Average grant amounts range from $10,000 to $40,000 based on recent activity.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
amounts range from $10,000 to $40,000 based on recent activity.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with a concentration in New York City.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $8,272,797
- Total Revenue: $335,963
- Total Expenses: $933,381
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 1
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since July 1963. The foundation files Form 990-PF annually with the IRS.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,822,822 | $8,272,797 | $8,870,215 |
| Revenue | $628,280 | $335,963 | $557,018 |
| Expenses | $1,078,255 | $933,381 | $928,789 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $989,429 | $851,448 | $850,212 |
| Net Investment Income | $556,959 | $249,728 | $492,918 |
| Distributable Amount | $454,230 | $461,009 | $478,085 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Richenthal, a Tony-winning Broadway producer and attorney, is associated with the foundation. The foundation was founded by his father in 1963.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BRONSTON | TRUSTEE | 3 | $2,000 |
| PETER GRAHAM | TRUSTEE | 3 | $2,000 |
| DOVIE F WINGARD | TRUSTEE | 3 | $2,000 |
| LIANA STAMPUR | TRUSTEE | 3 | $2,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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