Richenthal Foundation
The Richenthal Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 83 grants totaling $598,263, with many of its largest listed grants supporting theater and other arts organizations.
Richenthal Foundation at a glance
In short: Richenthal Foundation gave $598K across 83 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $598,263
- +24.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 83
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,208
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,822,822
- -5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (12 of 83, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Richenthal Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Battery Park Plaza 7Th Fl, New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 472-1096
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richenthal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Playwrights Horizons ($40K). Together the top 10 received $231K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,013), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
379 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 379 grants of 379 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 82% of grant dollars. California received 6%, New Jersey 3%, and Massachusetts 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 83 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richenthal Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 83 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 218% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $450K (2020) to $598K (2024). In 2024 it made 83 grants totaling $598K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Playwrights Horizons New York, NY | General Operating Purposes | $40,000 |
| The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc New York, NY | Fund the Horton Foote Playwrighting Award | $26,250 |
| Manhattan Class Company Inc New York, NY | General Operating Purposes | $25,000 |
| New York Civil Liberties New York, NY | To Support the Sing Out for Freedom Concert | $25,000 |
| Atlantic Theater CO New York, NY | General Operating Purposes | $20,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School New York, NY | To Support the Activities of Young Dancemakers Company | $20,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CA | General Operating Purposes | $20,000 |
| The Public Concern Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Purposes | $20,000 |
| Vineyard Theatre New York, NY | To Support 40TH Anniversary Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Campfire Project New York, NY | General Operating Purposes | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,822,822 | $628,280 | $1,078,255 | $598,263 | 83 | $989,429 | $556,959 | $454,230 |
| 2023 | $8,272,797 | $335,963 | $933,381 | $480,463 | 78 | $851,448 | $249,728 | $461,009 |
| 2022 | $8,870,215 | $557,018 | $928,789 | $489,263 | 69 | $850,212 | $492,918 | $478,085 |
| 2021 | $9,241,986 | $928,091 | $888,560 | $449,963 | 74 | $798,400 | $880,263 | $545,908 |
| 2020 | $9,202,455 | $295,312 | $856,646 | $449,763 | 75 | — | $227,748 | $501,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richenthal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $454K for 2024 — 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 formal mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in theater and the performing arts, among other areas. For example, Playwrights Horizons describes its work as developing and producing new plays and educating future theatermakers; the Dramatists Guild Fund says it provides dramatists with financial support, mentorship, and practical resources. Ethical Culture Fieldston School received support for the activities of Young Dancemakers Company.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 83 grants totaling $598,263. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $40,000 to Playwrights Horizons for general operating purposes; $26,250 to the Dramatists Guild Fund for the Horton Foote Playwriting Award; and $25,000 to Manhattan Class Company for general operating purposes. Other grants included $25,000 to New York Civil Liberties to support the Sing Out for Freedom concert, $20,000 to Ethical Culture Fieldston School for Young Dancemakers Company activities, and $20,000 to La Jolla Playhouse for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Bronston, Peter Graham, Dovie F Wingard, and Liana Stampur as trustees.
Richenthal Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Bronston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Liana Stampur
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Peter Graham
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Dovie F. Wingard
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael Taubman (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Wetzler (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to David Bronston (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Richenthal Foundation
How much does Richenthal Foundation give each year?
Richenthal Foundation gave $598K across 83 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $480K across 78 grants.
What is Richenthal Foundation's typical grant size?
Richenthal Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,208, across 83 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richenthal Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Richenthal Foundation give grants?
Richenthal Foundation gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (57 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Richenthal Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Richenthal Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (73 of 83) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richenthal Foundation's largest grantees?
Richenthal Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Playwrights Horizons ($40,000), The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc ($26,250) and Manhattan Class Company Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,013), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richenthal Foundation?
Richenthal Foundation reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $989K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $454K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richenthal Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in theater and the performing arts, among other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richenthal Foundation?
The foundation 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 Richenthal Foundation's EIN?
Richenthal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6113616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Richenthal Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Richenthal Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/richenthal-foundation-morg_3f1bbc3885014d4a8266dc9cf99aee6e
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