Richter Family Foundation

EIN 61-1750370 · CA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in CA, MI, TN +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Richter Family Foundation based in CA paid 27 grants totaling $255K to 27 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $15K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included CITY OF HOPE, DOOR OF HOPE, and HILLSDALE COLLEGE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,637,383
Giving (latest yr)
$255,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
27
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • City of Hope$15,000
  • Door of Hope$15,000
  • Hillsdale College$15,000
  • Huntington Library$15,000
  • Salvation Army$15,000

Where grants went

  • California$190,000 · 19 grants
  • Michigan$15,000 · 1 grant
  • Tennessee$15,000 · 2 grants
  • New York$15,000 · 3 grants
  • Washington$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Minnesota$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (27)

Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
Support Charitable Mission
$15,000
Door of Hope
Pasadena, CA
Support Charitable Mission
$15,000
Sierra Madre Library Foundation
Sierra Madre, CA
To Support Charitable Activities
$15,000
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Support Charitable Mission
$15,000
Huntington Library
San Marino, CA
To Support Charitable Activities
$15,000
Union Rescue Mission
Los Angeles, CA
Support Charitable Mission
$15,000
Salvation Army
Los Angeles, CA
Support Charitable Mission
$15,000
World Vision Inc
Federal Way, WA
Support Charitable Mission
$10,000
Ronald Reagan Pres Foundation
Simi Valley, CA
Support Charitable Mission
$10,000
Prager University
Ventura Blvd, CA
Support Charitable Mission
$10,000
Mayo Clinic Cancer Drive
Rochtester, MN
Support Charitable Mission
$10,000
California Family Council
Fresno, CA
Support Charitable Mission
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Richter Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Richter Family Foundation reported 27 itemized grants totaling $255K. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $15K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include CITY OF HOPE, DOOR OF HOPE, HILLSDALE COLLEGE, among 27 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Richter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Richter Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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