Private foundation · EIN 20-4234710 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The George E Richmond Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $33K. 75% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$1.3M
Median grant
$33K
Stays in IL
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$46M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Chicago MedicineChicago, ILStudy the effects of oral health on systemic health$1.2M
University of ChicagoChicago, ILCancer Pavilion$40K
Santa Fe GroupNewtown, PAStrategic Advisory Council$25K
University of Chicago MedicineChicago, ILForefront$10K

By state: Illinois 3 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

The George E Richmond Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Arthur L Herbst Jr, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The George E Richmond Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The George E Richmond Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 4 grants, a median of $33K.

Where does The George E Richmond Foundation give?

Illinois (3 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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