The Richardson Center for Global Engagement
The Richardson Center for Global Engagement promotes global peace and dialogue by identifying and working on areas of opportunity for engagement and citizen-diplomacy in countries and communities not usually open to traditional diplomatic channels
The Richardson Center for Global Engagement at a glance
In short: The Richardson Center for Global Engagement gave $28K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,595
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $13,798
- Median grant
- $13,798
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Richardson Center for Global Engagement funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tufts University ($16K). Together the top 2 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $72K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts University Medford, MA | Distribution of Remaining Funds for Richardson Scholarship Fund | $15,595 |
| Global Reach a Subsidiary of Steve Menzies Global Foundation Omaha, NE | To fund rescue & evacuation efforts for persons in unstable countries | $12,000 |
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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 | — | $365,168 | $893,255 | $27,595 | 2 | $1,306 |
| 2023 | $590,853 | $1,001,521 | $986,488 | — | — | $2,049 |
| 2022 | $571,983 | $647,475 | $1,108,746 | $10,000 | Total only | $198 |
| 2021 | $1,040,957 | $1,421,388 | $1,463,506 | $71,648 | Total only | $239 |
| 2020 | $1,064,793 | $1,421,789 | $933,155 | $20,000 | 2 | $1,035 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Richardson Center for Global Engagement
Based on IRS filings
The Richardson Center for Global Engagement is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richardson Center for Global Engagement is led by Mickey Bergman, Executive Director & Vice President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mickey Bergman
Executive Director & Vice President
Vice President → Executive Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$185K (2020) → $250K (2024)
Jim Gollin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Cygan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Miller
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Ashman
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: William B. Richardson Dec Sep (2023) — Chairman
- Former: The Hon William B Richardson (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: John Silver (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Claire Weiner (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $250K, to Mickey Bergman (Exec DIR/Vice Pres).
Frequently asked questions about The Richardson Center for Global Engagement
How much does The Richardson Center for Global Engagement give each year?
The Richardson Center for Global Engagement gave $28K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Richardson Center for Global Engagement?
The Richardson Center for Global Engagement is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Santa Fe, NM.
Where does The Richardson Center for Global Engagement operate?
The Richardson Center for Global Engagement has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Mexico.
What is The Richardson Center for Global Engagement's EIN?
The Richardson Center for Global Engagement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5083008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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