Bruce and Avis Richards Family Foundation Dated 12/13/06
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-8034361 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$306K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $7,025.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | College Park, MD | Aid donee organization in pursuit of its tax exempt | $150,000 |
| Birdsnest Foundation | New York, NY | Aid donee organization in pursuit of its tax exempt | $100,000 |
| Youth Inc | New York, NY | Aid donee organization in pursuit of its tax exempt | $30,000 |
| Robinhood Foundation | New York, NY | Aid donee organization in pursuit of its tax exempt | $7,025 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | New York, NY | Aid donee organization in pursuit of its tax exempt | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | New York, NY | Aid donee organization in pursuit of its tax exempt | $4,550 |
| Usta Foundation | Purchase, NY | Aid donee organization in pursuit of its tax exempt | $2,500 |
| The Mount Sinai Children's Center Foundation Benefit | New York, NY | Aid donee organization in pursuit of its tax exempt | $1,900 |
| The Sbt Charitable Fund | Southampton, NY | Aid donee organization in pursuit of its tax exempt | $1,800 |
| Nora's Gift Foundation | Burlington, CA | Aid donee organization in pursuit of its tax exempt | $1,500 |
| Memorial Sloak Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Aid donee organization in pursuit of its tax exempt | $1,200 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | Aid donee organization in pursuit of its tax exempt | $650 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $306,125 | 12 |
| 2023 | $252,500 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533039349101358
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8034361
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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