Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The F. D. Rich Foundation Grants support charitable organizations in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut, focusing on arts, education, healthcare, and social services. Established under section 509(A) of the Internal Revenue Code, the foundation has contributed over $8 million to various non-profits since its inception. This funding aims to improve the quality of life for residents in the Stamford area and enhance community well-being through diverse initiatives.

The Rich Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation under section 509(A) of the Internal Revenue Code designed primarily for the benefit of the residents and charitable organizations of lower Fairfield County. Since its inception, the Rich Foundation has given over $8,000,000 to a variety of Stamford, Connecticut area non-profit organizations involved in the arts, education, healthcare and social services.

What Rich Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2026

Grants in 2026
29
Total given
$103K
Median grant
$1,500
Range
$250–$31K
  • By dollars: Connecticut 76%, Florida 18%, New York 5%. Top recipient cities: Stamford, CT; Norwalk, CT; West Palm Beach, FL.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 11% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Avon Theatre Film Center Inc · Stamford, CT

    Grant to provide financial assistance to their charity

    $31K

  • Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation · Palm Baech, FL

    Grant to provide financial assistance to their charity

    $13K

  • State Street Debating Society Ltd · Stamford, CT

    Grant to provide financial assistance to their charity

    $10K

  • Boys & Girls Club of Stamford-The Mary C Rich Clubhouse · Stamford, CT

    Grant to provide financial assistance to their charity

    $5,500

  • Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County · West Palm Beach, FL

    Grant to provide financial assistance to their charity

    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2026. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Social services

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