Paul K Richter Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
Paul K Richter Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $661,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.9 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$661,000
- Assets$73.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
0% 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 | $2.7 million | 11 | $61.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 12 | $66.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 11 | $73.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Debra Grand C/O Bank of America 135 S Lasalle, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 828-2055 |
| What to submit | Standard grant application |
| Deadlines | September 30th |
| Restrictions | Protestant oriented educational institutions that provide top quality undergrad or grad school training |
What Paul K Richter Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $1.0 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $661,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $270,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $250,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $225,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $210,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knox College | Richter awards | $661,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Excellence in STEM | $275,000 |
| Yale University | Scholarship program | $270,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Internal grants for | $250,000 |
| Pomona College | Exploration research | $250,000 |
| Occidental College | Supports richter research | $250,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Richter scholar program | $225,000 |
| Claremont Graduate University | Research and dissertation | $225,000 |
| George Fox University | Unrestricted general | $210,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Richter fellowship | $200,000 |
| Reed Institute | Richter scholars | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Paul K Richter Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30th.
How much does Paul K Richter Memorial Fund give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Paul K Richter Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Paul K Richter Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.