Richards Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richards Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pacific Grove, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,225 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$49,225
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,960 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,225 | 43 | $876,017 |
| 2024 | $37,960 | 46 | $977,527 |
| 2025 | $49,225 | 38 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Richards Family Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Richards Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 30 | $43,925 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $300 |
| New York | 2 | $200 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $200 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Monterey Co | Unrestricted contrib | $15,000 |
| Stanford University | Unrestricted contrib | $7,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contrib | $4,300 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted contrib | $2,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Unrestricted contrib | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contrib | $1,500 |
| Montage Health Foundation | Unrestricted contrib | $1,500 |
| The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance | Unrestricted contribution | $1,500 |
| Abilitypath | Unrestricted contrib | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | Unrestricted contrib | $1,000 |
| Jack McGovern Coats Disease Foundat | Unrestricted contrib | $1,000 |
| Life Services Alternatives | Unrestricted contrib | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contrib | $1,000 |
| Direct Relief | Unrestricted contrib | $800 |
| Kqed | Unrestricted contrib | $575 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted contrib | $500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contrib | $500 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | Unrestricted contrib | $500 |
| Open Mind School | Unrestricted contrib | $500 |
| Pacific Grove Rotary Club Legacy FR | Unrestricted contrib | $500 |
| The Braxton Stuntz Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| The Carmel Dance Festival | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contrib | $300 |
| Achievekids | Unrestricted contrib | $250 |
| Autism Society of America | Unrestricted contrib | $250 |
| Filoli Foundation | Unrestricted contrib | $250 |
| Friends of Children With Special NE | Unrestricted contrib | $250 |
| Morgan Autism Center | Unrestricted contrib | $250 |
| YMCA of Silicon Valley | Unrestricted contrib | $250 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contribution | $250 |
| Individual | Unrestricted contrib | $200 |
| Freedom From Religion Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $200 |
| Barnard College | Unrestricted contrib | $100 |
| Brown University | Unrestricted contrib | $100 |
| Cornell University | Unrestricted contrib | $100 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Unrestricted contrib | $100 |
| Wags and Walks | Unrestricted contrib | $100 |
| Public Media Group So Cal - Kcet | Unrestricted contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Warren Richards MD
- Lisa Richards Zuegel
- Tracy Richards
- Kimberly Richards Wire
Questions people ask
Does Richards Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richards Family Charitable Foundation give?
$49,225 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Richards Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Warren Richards MD (Vice President), Lisa Richards Zuegel (Treasurer), Tracy Richards (President) and Kimberly Richards Wire (Secretary).
What does Richards Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.