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Richman Family Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Baltimore, MD EIN: 52-1899221 Website

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.

Key facts about Richman Family Foundation Inc

In short: Richman Family Foundation Inc gave $3.8M across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
52-1899221
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$3,767,946
Grants made (2024)
57
Average grant
$66,104
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$12,482,114
Primary geography
Maryland (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
Yes
How to apply
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Inquiry submitted via its online grants portal. Full details ↓
Deadline
Letters of Inquiry are accepted on a rolling basis.

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$12.5M

-8.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.8M

+82.2% YoY

Grant Count

57

+54.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$66K

+18.3% YoY

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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s stated priorities are early learning and family supports; education; mental health and health care; and Jewish causes. Its education priorities include improving literacy, math skills, and academic achievement, as well as preparing students for college or careers. Health priorities include services for young children, mental health supports for young people, and maternal health and mental health. For Jewish causes, it considers work inspired by Jewish faith and values in Baltimore and around the world.

The foundation says it supports charitable, educational, and other organizations described under Section 501(c)(3). It focuses primarily on programs serving people from under-resourced communities and encourages racial equity in grantee leadership. Its filing states that grants are made in furtherance of Jewish, cultural, educational, and social justice work, and that it requests periodic reports and updates on grant use.

Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Johns Hopkins University describes its mission as educating students, fostering research, and bringing the benefits of discovery to the world. Improving Education says its mission is to provide solutions to improve educational systems. Dream Big Foundation describes its work as strengthening community-based nonprofits serving children and youth in underserved Baltimore neighborhoods.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $3,767,946. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $486,379, with a median of $25,000. Listed grant purposes for the largest awards were general support. Major 2024 recipients included Johns Hopkins University ($486,379), Mercy Health Foundation ($300,000), University of Maryland Foundation ($300,000), The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore ($250,000), The Loyola School ($201,667), and Foundation for Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women ($200,000).

Review Cycle

** Letters of Inquiry are accepted on a rolling basis. In 2026, grant decisions are scheduled for late March, mid-July, and late November; invited applicants receive a deadline for supplemental materials.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s website says it accepts applicants in Baltimore City, with an exception for Jewish Causes. It describes Baltimore as its primary focus for Jewish giving while also considering Jewish causes and programs around the world. 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

9states

Share of all 57 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

BaltimoreWashingtonAnnapolisNew YorkAdelphiBostonPikesvillePhiladelphiaAtlantaLuthervilleNipomoOdessaPortlandTakoma Park

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M7 grants202015 grants202127 grants202237 grants202357 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Johns Hopkins University: $486KJohns Hopkins University$486KMercy Health Foundation: $300KMercy Health Foundation$300KUniversity of Maryland Foundation: $300KUniversity of MarylandFoundation$300KThe Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore: $250KThe Associated JewishCommunity Federation of…$250KThe Loyola School: $202KThe Loyola School$202KFoundation for Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women: $200KFoundation for BaltimoreLeadership School for Young…$200KMount Saint Joseph High School Inc: $200KMount Saint Joseph High SchoolInc$200KThe Park School of Baltimore: $161KThe Park School of Baltimore$161KPivot Inc: $150KPivot Inc$150KDream Big Foundation: $150KDream Big Foundation$150K

Grant Size Distribution

143 grants across all recorded years

89<$50K9$50–100K27$100–250K14$250–500K2$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Baltimore, MDGENERAL SUPPORT$486,379
MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION Baltimore, MDGENERAL SUPPORT$300,000
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOUNDATION Adelphi, MDGENERAL SUPPORT$300,000
THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE Baltimore, MDGENERAL SUPPORT$250,000
THE LOYOLA SCHOOL Baltimore, MDGENERAL SUPPORT$201,667
FOUNDATION FOR BALTIMORE LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN Baltimore, MDGENERAL SUPPORT$200,000
MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL INC Baltimore, MDGENERAL SUPPORT$200,000
THE PARK SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE Pikesville, MDGENERAL SUPPORT$161,000
PIVOT INC Baltimore, MDGENERAL SUPPORT$150,000
DREAM BIG FOUNDATION Baltimore, MDGENERAL SUPPORT$150,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $12,482,114 $1,418,865 $3,898,040 $3,767,946
2023 $13,635,715 $225,830 $2,103,152 $2,067,846
2022 $14,313,805 $204,264 $4,049,354 $3,968,997
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$12,482,114$13,635,715$14,313,805
Revenue$1,418,865$225,830$204,264
Expenses$3,898,040$2,103,152$4,049,354
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$163,865$225,830$204,264
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Andrew Cushnir as president and public director as of April 2024, and Marc B. Terrill as president and public director until July 2024. Michael I. Friedman is listed 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.

Contact

Mailing address: 5700 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Phone: (410) 727-4828
Website: https://richmanfdn.org

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 filing. 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 filing.

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 filing 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 filing.

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 filing. 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 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.

What does Richman Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation’s stated priorities are early learning and family supports; education; mental health and health care; and Jewish causes. Its education priorities include improving literacy, math skills, and academic achievement, as well as preparing students for college or careers. Health priorities include services for young children, mental health supports for young people, and maternal health and mental health. For Jewish causes, it considers work inspired by Jewish faith and values in Baltim…

How do I apply for a grant from Richman Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through a Letter of Inquiry submitted via its online grants portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

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.

Does Richman Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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