The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Tarrytown, NY EIN: 82-4376279

The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Tarrytown, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $231K.

Key facts about The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc

EIN: 82-4376279
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $130,000
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $14,444
Median grant: $15,000
Total assets: $4,599,673
Primary geography: Florida (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc's 9 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (58%), New York (19%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants). None of its 9 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.6M

+3.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$130K

+85.7% YoY

Grant Count

+28.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+44.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $228K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $75K (58%)

New York $25K (19%)

Virginia $20K (15%)

Texas $10K (8%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Florida New York Texas Utah Virginia

Cities

Boca RatonNew YorkArlingtonKerrvilleLake Worth CorridorCulver CityFar RockawayHolladayLake WorthMedinaWest Palm Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,599,673	$4,453,740	$4,182,369
Revenue	$291,857	$166,942	$255,138
Expenses	$384,685	$329,757	$345,385
Qualifying Distributions	$323,840	$273,597	$284,439
Net Investment Income	$231,012	$107,152	$189,692
Distributable Amount	$227,879	$211,985	$222,469

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

36 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation ($20,000), Palm Beach United Way ($20,000), St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Boca Raton, FL	BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH. REFLECTING ON THE RICH HISTORY, YOU KNOW WE ARE A HOSPITAL THAT WAS BORN OUT OF TRAGEDY AND BUILT ON DETERMINATION. FROM THE TIME GLORIA DRUMMOND PROMISED TO BUILD A HOSPITAL FOR AREA RESIDENTS, SO THAT NO OTHER FAMILY WOULD FACE THE DEVASTATION THAT SHE DID, THE PEOPLE OF BOCA RATON HAVE EMBRACED HER SPIRIT AND FORTITUDE	$20,000
PALM BEACH UNITED WAY West Palm Beach, FL	TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY HAS ACCESS TO THE BASICS: A QUALITY EDUCATION, A PLACE TO LIVE, FINANCIAL STABILITY, GOD MEDICAL CARE, AND ENOUGH TO EAT.	$20,000
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL Arlington, VA	TO ADVANCE CURES, AND MEANS OF PREVENTION, FOR PEDIATRIC CATASTROPHIC DISEASES THROUGH RESEARCH AND TREATMENT.	$20,000
WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE New York, NY	TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL BASED ON INDENTIFIED NEEDS THAT WILL LEAD TO THE IMPROVED HEALTH CARE OF PATIENTS NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.	$20,000
TRI COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE Boca Raton, FL	TO PREVENT THE KILLING OF OVER 270,000 UNWANTED PETS IN BROWARD, MIAMI-DADE, AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES EACH YEAR.	$15,000
DIVINITY FAMILY SERVICES Kerrville, TX	TO RECREATE THE IMAGE OF THE FOSTER CARE SERVICES INDUSTRY BY SEEKING OUT AND CULTIVATING THE HIGHEST QUALITY FOSTER FAMILIES WHO CAN PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN NEED THROUGH THE LOVE AND SUPPORT OF A WARM AND WELCOMING HOME.	$10,000
PALM BEACH SCHOOL FOR AUTISM Lake Worth Corridor, FL	TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT TO EMPLOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM	$10,000
DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY Boca Raton, FL	TO PROVIDE FUNDS USED FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE, FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ACADEMIC AND CURRICULAR ENRICHMENT AND THE EXPANSION OF FINE ARTS AND SPORTS PROGRAMS	$10,000
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION New York, NY	TO RAISE FUNDS IN NORTH AMERICA IN ORDER TO HELP GIVE JEWISH YOUNG ADULTS THE GIFT OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO ISRAEL	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bernard Goldsmith	President	12	$87,550
Ferne Goldsmith	Executive Vice President	7	$64,890
Sameera Shaheen-Lemonik	Board Member	1	—
Carol Forrest	Board Member	1	—
Chad Goldsmith	Officer	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc?

The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Tarrytown, NY. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc holds $4.6M in total assets with $292K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $130K in 2024.

Where does The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc operate?

The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, New York, Texas, Utah, Virginia.

What size grants does The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc awarded 9 grants totaling $130K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $228K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Jerome R Richard Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4376279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.