The William R Rich Foundation
The William R Rich Foundation is a private foundation based in Rosemont, Illinois. Its 2025 grants supported organizations whose listed purposes included cancer care and support, as well as other organizations with charitable missions in areas such as leukemia research and support for families affected by childhood cancer.
The William R Rich Foundation at a glance
In short: The William R Rich Foundation gave $800K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $800,000
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $47,500
- Total assets
- $9,086,983
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The William R Rich Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9450 W Bryn Mawr Ave 310, Rosemont, IL 60018-5272
Phone: (847) 928-9820
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William R Rich Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwestern Memorial Foundation ($265K). Together the top 8 received $800K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 37 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 42% to recipients in California, and 6% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The William R Rich Foundation gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $560K (2020) to $800K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $800K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | Medical Cancer Care Support Fund | $265,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Foundation San Francisco, CA | Cancer Care | $197,500 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation Northfield, IL | Support | $150,000 |
| Okizu Foundation Novato, CA | Support | $50,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Detroit, MI | Support | $45,000 |
| Alameda County Children's Hospital Foundation San Leandro, CA | Medical Cancer Care Support | $42,500 |
| Martis Camp Foundation Truckee, CA | Support | $25,000 |
| Stephen J Wampler Foundation Coronado, CA | Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $9,086,983 | $840,052 | $911,334 | $800,000 | 8 | $800,000 | $840,052 | $687,971 |
| 2024 | $9,168,833 | $1,517,264 | $814,894 | $700,000 | 7 | $700,000 | $1,422,153 | $656,561 |
| 2023 | $8,464,887 | $728,920 | $691,751 | $600,000 | 7 | $600,000 | $644,416 | $585,009 |
| 2022 | $8,424,169 | $515,302 | $680,050 | $590,000 | 7 | $590,000 | $431,246 | $567,586 |
| 2021 | $8,598,750 | $1,192,426 | $792,505 | $670,000 | 8 | $670,000 | $1,085,003 | $642,824 |
| 2020 | $8,188,996 | $367,749 | $623,823 | $560,000 | 9 | — | $308,210 | $536,515 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William R Rich Foundation reported a distributable amount of $688K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included medical cancer care support, cancer care, and support grants. Among its grantees, the Leukemia Research Foundation says its mission is to cure leukemia by funding innovative research and supporting patients and families. The Okizu Foundation says it provides peer support, respite, mentoring, and recreational programs for families affected by childhood cancer. The Stephen J Wampler Foundation says it provides wilderness opportunities for physically disabled youth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 8 grants totaling $800,000. Those grants ranged from $25,000 to $265,000, with a median of $47,500. Notable grants included $265,000 to Northwestern Memorial Foundation for a medical cancer care support fund; $197,500 to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Foundation for cancer care; and $150,000 to the Leukemia Research Foundation for support. Other grants included $50,000 to the Okizu Foundation, $45,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and $42,500 to Alameda County Children's Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Reardon, Mark Reardon, and Lynne Kaplan as trustees.
The William R Rich Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Reardon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Kaplan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Reardon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 William R Rich Foundation
How much does The William R Rich Foundation give each year?
The William R Rich Foundation gave $800K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $700K across 7 grants.
What is The William R Rich Foundation's typical grant size?
The William R Rich Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $47,500, and its average grant was $100,000, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William R Rich Foundation give grants?
The William R Rich Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (43%) and Michigan (6%).
Does The William R Rich Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The William R Rich Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are The William R Rich Foundation's largest grantees?
The William R Rich Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northwestern Memorial Foundation ($265,000), UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Foundation ($197,500) and Leukemia Research Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William R Rich Foundation?
The William R Rich Foundation reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $800K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $688K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William R Rich Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included medical cancer care support, cancer care, and support grants. Among its grantees, the Leukemia Research Foundation says its mission is to cure leukemia by funding innovative research and supporting patients and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William R Rich Foundation?
The foundation 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 William R Rich Foundation's EIN?
The William R Rich Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3885448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The William R Rich 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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