Private foundation · EIN 47-1567416 · Surfside, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard Lichter Charity for Dogs Inc

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, $474K total, median $34K. 25% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$474K
Median grant
$34K
Stays in FL
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PATo promote the health and welfare of dogs$400K
University of Florida Veterinary HospitalsGainesville, FLTo promote the health and welfare of dogs$53K
Pennsylvania SPCAPhiladelphia, PATo promote the health and welfare of dogs$14K
Providence Animal CenterMedia, PATo promote the health and welfare of dogs$6,300

By state: Pennsylvania 3 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Richard Lichter Charity for Dogs Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Surfside, Florida, administered in care of Gerald Esposito, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Richard Lichter Charity for Dogs Inc 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 Richard Lichter Charity for Dogs Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $474K across 4 grants, a median of $34K.

Where does Richard Lichter Charity for Dogs Inc give?

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

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