The Richlin Family Foundation
The Richlin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing lists 28 grants totaling $103,500, including program support for a university, environmental and gun-safety organizations, and health-related nonprofits.
The Richlin Family Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,500
- -36.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,696
- -27.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $604,281
- -3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (34% 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 Richlin Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 901 South Bond Street Ste 400, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: (410) 537-5447
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Richlin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wesleyan University ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 152 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares were Massachusetts (34%), New York (19%), Connecticut (15%), Illinois (10%), and the District of Columbia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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
- 89% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2023) to $164K (2024). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
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 |
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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 | $604,281 | $94,758 | $113,893 | $103,500 | 28 | $104,899 | $87,805 | $50,507 |
| 2024 | $624,200 | $123,215 | $170,809 | $163,500 | 32 | $164,667 | $116,686 | $50,410 |
| 2023 | $672,133 | $43,792 | $93,737 | $87,000 | 29 | $88,122 | $37,515 | $48,644 |
| 2022 | $723,137 | $62,393 | $126,640 | $116,000 | 30 | $118,116 | $55,467 | $51,577 |
| 2021 | $787,972 | $157,649 | $149,653 | $142,000 | 33 | $142,000 | $152,227 | $60,240 |
| 2020 | $778,452 | $139,693 | $96,955 | $92,650 | 30 | — | $135,874 | $53,503 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, environmental protection, gun safety, cancer and Alzheimer’s-related work, healthcare, and affordable housing. For example, Wesleyan University describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education in a diverse community, while Environmental Defense Fund describes its work as preserving natural systems and addressing environmental problems. The Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation says it supports patients through awareness, education, patient care, and research; Island Housing Trust says it develops and maintains affordable housing on Martha’s Vineyard.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $103,500 through 28 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $15,000 to Wesleyan University and $10,000 each to Environmental Defense Fund, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund, Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, and Alzheimer Association. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, St Jude’s Children’s Research, Planned Parenthood Federation, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists W Gar Richlin as president and Jenny Richlin and Kimberly Richlin as directors.
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.
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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, environmental protection, gun safety, cancer and Alzheimer’s-related work, healthcare, and affordable housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
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
Live grants for the work The Richlin Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Richlin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-richlin-family-foundation-morg_258bde3b79dd42578fead9af319b9d1c
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