The Richlin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Richlin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,500 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$103,500
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$995,703
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $163,500 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,000 | 29 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $163,500 | 32 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $103,500 | 28 | $995,703 |
How to apply
The Richlin Family 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 The Richlin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 13 | $35,500 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $16,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | Program support | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Program support | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund | Program support | $10,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Program support | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer Association | Program support | $10,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Hospital | Program support | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Program support | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Program support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Farm Neck Foundation | Program support | $2,500 |
| Jhu and Medicine | Program support | $1,000 |
| RPC for ALS Johns Hopkins | Program support | $1,000 |
| Sheriffs Meadow Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital | Progra support | $1,000 |
| Hospice & Palliative Care of MV | Program support | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Program support | $1,000 |
| Trustees of the Reservations | Program support | $1,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Fdn | Program support | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcar | Program support | $1,000 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | Program support | $1,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Cerebral Palsy Camp | Program support | $1,000 |
| Rosies Place | Program support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Program support | $1,000 |
| Island Housing Trust | Program support | $1,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Community Services | Program support | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W Gar Richlin
- Jenny Richlin
- Kimberly Richlin
Questions people ask
Does The Richlin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Richlin Family Foundation give?
$103,500 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Richlin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W Gar Richlin (President), Jenny Richlin (Director) and Kimberly Richlin (Director).
What does The Richlin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.