The William R Rich Foundation
The William R Rich Foundation is a private foundation established in 1993 and based in Rosemont, Illinois. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as an independent foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking to charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$700K
+16.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$100K
+16.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds support for pediatric HIV prevention and medical cancer care support. Key funding areas include:
- Cancer research and medical care support
- Pediatric HIV prevention
- Community service projects
- Human services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Illinois, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,168,833
- Total Revenue: $1,517,264
- Total Expenses: $814,894
- Net Income: $702,370
- Total Liabilities: $10,600
Revenue Sources: Investment income and dividends ($266,227 in 2024)
Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lynne Kaplan serves as Trustee for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH REARDON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK REARDON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LYNNE KAPLAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 9450 Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 310, Rosemont, IL 60018-5272
Telephone: 847-928-9820
EIN: 36-3885448
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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