The Richman Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Richman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $120,750 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $6,375 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$120,750
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$6,375
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$33.0 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 42 | $9.6 million |
| 2024 | $120,750 | 12 | $33.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kristen Kinkopf 1040 Park Ave Suite 310, Baltimore, MD 21201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (443) 909-8833, kkinkopf@richmanfdn.org |
| What to submit | The full grant application process generally requires a letter of inquiry (or intent to apply) and complete grant application which is available on the foundation's website. Documentation includes IRS proof of tax exempt status, organizational operating budgets, most recent audited financial statements, and board information. |
| Deadlines | Calls and letters of inquiry are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | Foundation's focus generally is on early childhood development, youth and families, education, mental health and health care in baltimore city and surrounding communities, and jewish causes and programs in baltimore and around the world. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Richman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 7 | $95,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,500 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Squashwise | Operating support | $25,000 |
| The Family Tree | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Parks and People Foundation | Liberty playground phase ii | $22,500 |
| Brigid Alliance | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | Summer funding collaborative | $7,500 |
| Mount St Joseph | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Flight Path - Spark of Science | Unrestricted | $5,250 |
| Chester County Futures | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Oldfields School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Smithsonian Nmaahc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maryland Philanthropy Network | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Educare DC | Operating support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Arnold Richman
- Daniel W Geary
- Kristen S Kinkopf
Questions people ask
Does The Richman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Calls and letters of inquiry are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
How much does The Richman Foundation Inc give?
$120,750 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $6,375.
Who runs The Richman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Arnold Richman (President / Director), Daniel W Geary (Treasurer) and Kristen S Kinkopf (Secretary).
What does The Richman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.