Paul and Takako Richards Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul and Takako Richards Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,650 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $5,000. 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$40,650
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$785,952
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,600 the year before.
28% 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 | $28,900 | 20 | $598,868 |
| 2024 | $30,600 | 64 | $804,518 |
| 2025 | $40,650 | 60 | $785,952 |
How to apply
Paul and Takako Richards 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 Paul and Takako Richards Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $27,550 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,050 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 12 | $1,250 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $250 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Joyce Theater | Working capital | $5,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival | Working capital | $5,000 |
| The Physicians Foundation | Working capital | $4,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Working capital | $4,000 |
| Buglisi Dance Theater (Treshold Dance Project Inc) | Working capital | $3,500 |
| Performance Garage | Working capital | $3,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | Working capital | $3,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Working capital | $2,500 |
| Portland Opera Repertory Theatre | Working capital | $2,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | Working capital | $1,500 |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Working capital | $1,500 |
| University of Michigan Museum of Art | Working capital | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | Working capital | $1,000 |
| Parkinson Research Foundation | Working capital | $500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Working capital | $100 |
| American Cancer Society | Working capital | $100 |
| American Kidney Fund | Working capital | $100 |
| American Red Cross | Working capital | $100 |
| Conquer Cancer the Asco Foundation | Working capital | $100 |
| Disable American Veterans | Working capital | $100 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | Working capital | $100 |
| Hudson River Park Friends | Working capital | $100 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Working capital | $100 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Working capital | $100 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Working capital | $100 |
| The Alzheimer's Disease Fund | Working capital | $100 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Working capital | $100 |
| The New York Public Library | Working capital | $100 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Working capital | $100 |
| American Lung Association | Working capital | $100 |
| Friend of the Smithsonian | Working capital | $100 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Working capital | $50 |
| City Harvest | Working capital | $50 |
| Earth Justice | Working capital | $50 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Working capital | $50 |
| Mercy Ships | Working capital | $50 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Association of America | Working capital | $50 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research | Working capital | $50 |
| National Geographic Society | Working capital | $50 |
| National Park Foundation | Working capital | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Takakako A Richards
- Roger A Borgmeier
Questions people ask
Does Paul and Takako Richards Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul and Takako Richards Foundation give?
$40,650 in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Paul and Takako Richards Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Takakako A Richards (President) and Roger A Borgmeier (Treasurer).
What does Paul and Takako Richards Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and environment and conservation.