Richman Family Foundation Inc
Richman Family Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 1994. It makes grants to public charitable organizations in furtherance of the mission of The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, Inc. (The Associated).
Richman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Richman Family Foundation Inc gave $3.8M across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,767,946
- +82.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +54.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,104
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,482,114
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richman Family Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: (410) 727-4828
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Johns Hopkins University ($486K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 143 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The remaining reported shares were New York, 2%; Massachusetts, 1%; Washington, DC, 1%; and Florida, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richman Family Foundation Inc gives
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $1.3M (2020) to $4.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General Support | $486,379 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Support | $300,000 |
| University of Maryland Foundation Adelphi, MD | General Support | $300,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Support | $250,000 |
| The Loyola School Baltimore, MD | General Support | $201,667 |
| Foundation for Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women Baltimore, MD | General Support | $200,000 |
| Mount Saint Joseph High School Inc Baltimore, MD | General Support | $200,000 |
| The Park School of Baltimore Pikesville, MD | General Support | $161,000 |
| Pivot Inc Baltimore, MD | General Support | $150,000 |
| Dream Big Foundation Baltimore, MD | General Support | $150,000 |
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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 | $12,482,114 | $1,418,865 | $3,898,040 | $3,767,946 | 57 | $163,865 |
| 2023 | $13,635,715 | $225,830 | $2,103,152 | $2,067,846 | 37 | $225,830 |
| 2022 | $14,313,805 | $204,264 | $4,049,354 | $3,968,997 | 27 | $204,264 |
| 2021 | $21,774,672 | $824,650 | $4,384,147 | $4,260,838 | 15 | $824,650 |
| 2020 | $22,404,924 | $4,255,383 | $1,375,854 | $1,275,585 | 7 | $389,877 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it was created to carry out The Associated’s charitable, educational, and religious purposes and makes grants to public charitable organizations in furtherance of The Associated’s mission.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Johns Hopkins University describes its work as education and research across fields including medicine, public health, engineering, and the arts and sciences. The University System of Maryland Foundation says it supports public higher education in Maryland. Mercy Health Foundation says it coordinates and strengthens fundraising for Mercy Medical Center and Stella Maris. The Associated describes its mission as strengthening and nurturing Jewish life by engaging and supporting community partners in Greater Baltimore, Israel, and around the world. Other grantees include organizations whose stated work concerns Baltimore City public education, educational systems, and symphonic music.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $3,767,946. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $486,379, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest listed grants included $486,379 to Johns Hopkins University, $300,000 each to Mercy Health Foundation and the University of Maryland Foundation, and $250,000 to The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore. These grants were reported for general support.
The foundation also reported grants of $201,667 to The Loyola School; $200,000 each to Foundation for Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women and Mount Saint Joseph High School; $161,000 to The Park School of Baltimore; $150,000 each to Pivot Inc and Dream Big Foundation; and $120,000 each to Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Improving Education.
The filing says grant requests are reviewed for permissibility and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The foundation requests and receives periodic reports and updates from grantees about how grants are used, and takes that information into account when considering future awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marc B. Terrill as president and public director until July 2024, and Andrew Cushnir as president and public director as of April 2024. It also lists Michael I. Friedman as secretary, treasurer, and public director; Lauren Klein as assistant secretary; Arnold I. Richman as vice president, donor director, and member; Kristen S. Kinkopf as donor director; and Jonathan D. Eisner as public director.
Richman Family Foundation Inc is led by Marc B. Terrill, President & Public Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marc B. Terrill
President & Public Director
President & Public Director → President & Public Member, 2022
President & Public Member → President & Public Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Cushnir
President & Public Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnold I. Richman
Vice President, Donor Director & Member
Vice President & Donor Director → Vice President, Donor Director & Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan D. Eisner
Public Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael I. Friedman
Secretary, Treasurer & Public Director
Public Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Public Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen S. Kinkopf
Donor Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Klein
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alison L. Richman (2020–2021) — Secretary, Treasurer & Donor Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Richman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Richman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Richman Family Foundation Inc gave $3.8M across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 37 grants.
What is Richman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Richman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $66,104, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Richman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Richman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (40 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Richman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Richman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Richman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Johns Hopkins University ($486,379), Mercy Health Foundation ($300,000) and University of Maryland Foundation ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richman Family Foundation Inc?
Richman Family Foundation Inc reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Richman Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it was created to carry out The Associated’s charitable, educational, and religious purposes and makes grants to public charitable organizations in furtherance of The Associated’s mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richman Family Foundation Inc?
Richman Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check richmanfdn.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Richman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Richman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1899221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Richman Family Foundation Inc funds
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