The Mabel Wilson Richards
The Mabel Wilson Richards is a private foundation based in Marina Del Rey, California. Its 2024 filing states that its only activity is granting scholarships.
The Mabel Wilson Richards at a glance
In short: The Mabel Wilson Richards gave $345K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $345,000
- +38.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,158
- +59.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $7,747,137
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mabel Wilson Richards
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says to contact the institution the student wishes to attend; forms are furnished by the scholarship fund.
- Contact
Application contact: Which The Student Wishes To Attend
Mailing address: 4712 Admiralty Way 227, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: (310) 577-7984
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mabel Wilson Richards funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Southern California ($45K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($55,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 106 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mabel Wilson Richards open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2023) to $418K (2021). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $345K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $45,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Scholarships | $35,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $55,000 |
| Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Loyola University Law School Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Pitzer College Claremont, CA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Pomona College Claremont, CA | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Southwestern University School of L Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,747,137 | $345,487 | $561,064 | $345,000 | 19 | $408,920 | $322,744 | $372,742 |
| 2024 | $7,457,196 | $527,348 | $442,369 | $250,000 | 22 | $349,558 | $349,862 | $354,933 |
| 2023 | $7,459,864 | $160,276 | $421,234 | $230,000 | 22 | $318,823 | $181,057 | $362,104 |
| 2022 | $7,478,526 | $919,381 | $407,844 | $250,000 | 22 | $336,720 | $763,962 | $382,713 |
| 2021 | $5,475,624 | $113,126 | $560,204 | $418,000 | 21 | — | $26,056 | $380,475 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mabel Wilson Richards reported a distributable amount of $373K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated activity is granting scholarships. Its 2025 grants went to colleges and universities, with each listed grant designated for scholarships.
Among the 2025 recipients, Art Center College of Design describes its mission as educating, inspiring, and empowering creative and design leaders. Harvey Mudd College says it seeks to educate engineers, scientists, and mathematicians in the humanities, social sciences, and arts as well. Pomona College describes educating students in a residential community rooted in Southern California and globally oriented. Pitzer College says its education emphasizes social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sensitivity. Woodbury University describes its mission as preparing liberally educated professionals and socially responsible citizens through liberal arts, design thinking, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $345,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $45,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $45,000 to the University of Southern California, $35,000 to Stanford University, $25,000 each to Loyola Marymount University and an individual recipient Mary’s College, and $20,000 to Art Center College of Design. Each was designated for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joanie C Freckmann and Barbara Sandler as trustees.
The Mabel Wilson Richards's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Sandler
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $22K (2025)
Joanie C. Freckmann
Trustee
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$34K (2021) → $28K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Joanie C Freckmann (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Mabel Wilson Richards
How much does The Mabel Wilson Richards give each year?
The Mabel Wilson Richards gave $345K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $250K across 22 grants.
What is The Mabel Wilson Richards's typical grant size?
The Mabel Wilson Richards's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,158, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mabel Wilson Richards give grants?
The Mabel Wilson Richards gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants) and Claremont, CA (4 grants).
Does The Mabel Wilson Richards give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Mabel Wilson Richards's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (19 grants).
Who are The Mabel Wilson Richards's largest grantees?
The Mabel Wilson Richards's largest 2025 grantees include University of Southern California ($45,000), Stanford University ($35,000) and Loyola Marymount University ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($55,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mabel Wilson Richards?
The Mabel Wilson Richards reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $409K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $373K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mabel Wilson Richards fund?
The foundation’s stated activity is granting scholarships. Its 2025 grants went to colleges and universities, with each listed grant designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mabel Wilson Richards?
The foundation states that it 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 The Mabel Wilson Richards's EIN?
The Mabel Wilson Richards's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6021322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Mabel Wilson Richards 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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