The Richlin Family Foundation
The Migsie and Gar Richlin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including civic participation, environmental protection, health, and education.
Key facts about The Richlin Family Foundation
In short: The Richlin Family Foundation gave $104K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Massachusetts. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 52-2060725
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- Average grant
- $3,696
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 28, 2025)
- Total assets
- $604,281
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$604K
-3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$104K
-36.7% YoY
Grant Count
28
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-27.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richlin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Richlin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 28 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 208% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included program support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The American Independent Foundation describes its mission as fostering independent journalism and public awareness of progressive issues. Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems, while Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund describes work promoting gun-safety legislation and reducing gun violence.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in health and education: the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation supports patients through awareness, education, patient care, and research; and Wesleyan University describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $163,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants included $30,000 to The American Independent Foundation, $25,000 to Voter Participation Center, and $20,000 to Our American Future Foundation. Other grants included $10,000 each to Environmental Defense Fund and Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, and $7,500 each to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund and Alzheimer Association. The listed grant purposes were program support.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were DC (48%), Massachusetts (16%), New York (15%), Connecticut (5%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 28 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY Middleton, CT | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND New York, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND New York, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CURE ALZHEIMER'S FUND Wellesly Hills, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| ALZHEIMER ASSOCIATION Chicago, IL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| MARTHAS VINEYARD HOSPITAL Oak Bluffs, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY Owings Mills, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S RESEARCH Memphis, TN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION Washington, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE Boston, MA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $624,200 | $123,215 | $170,809 | $163,500 | 32 |
| 2023 | $672,133 | $43,792 | $93,737 | $87,000 | 29 |
| 2022 | $723,137 | $62,393 | $126,640 | $116,000 | 30 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $604,281 | $624,200 | $672,133 |
| Revenue | $94,758 | $123,215 | $43,792 |
| Expenses | $113,893 | $170,809 | $93,737 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $104,899 | $164,667 | $88,122 |
| Net Investment Income | $87,805 | $116,686 | $37,515 |
| Distributable Amount | $50,507 | $50,410 | $48,644 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists W Gar Richlin as president and secretary, and Margaret G Richlin as vice-president and treasurer.
The Richlin Family Foundation is led by W. Gar Richlin, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
W. Gar Richlin
President
President Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jenny Richlin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Kimberly Richlin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret G. Richlin (2020–2024) — Vice President Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 901 South Bond Street Ste 400, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: (410) 537-5447
Frequently asked questions about The Richlin Family Foundation
How much does The Richlin Family Foundation give each year?
The Richlin Family Foundation gave $104K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $164K across 32 grants.
What is The Richlin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Richlin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,696, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richlin Family Foundation give grants?
The Richlin Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Connecticut (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oak Bluffs, MA (3 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), Vineyard Haven, MA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Richlin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Richlin Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (27 grants).
Who are The Richlin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Richlin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wesleyan University ($15,000), Environmental Defense Fund ($10,000) and Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Richlin Family Foundation?
The Richlin Family Foundation reported $604K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Richlin Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included program support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The American Independent Foundation describes its mission as fostering independent journalism and public awareness of progressive issues. Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems, while Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund describes work promoting gun-safety legislation and reducing gun violence. Other 2024 grantees describe work …
How do I apply for a grant from The Richlin Family Foundation?
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 Richlin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Richlin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2060725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Richlin Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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