Paul K Richter Memorial Fund
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 36-6208740 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $210,000 and $270,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DEBRA GRAND |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O BANK OF AMERICA 135 S LASALLE, CHICAGO IL 60603 |
| Phone | 3128282055 |
| Form and materials | STANDARD GRANT APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 30TH |
| Restrictions | PROTESTANT ORIENTED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS THAT PROVIDE TOP QUALITY UNDERGRAD OR GRAD SCHOOL TRAINING |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox College | Galesburg, IL | Richter awards | $661,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Excellence in STEM | $275,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Scholarship program | $270,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | Internal grants for | $250,000 |
| Pomona College | Claremont, CA | Exploration research | $250,000 |
| Occidental College | Los Angeles, CA | Supports richter research | $250,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | Richter scholar program | $225,000 |
| Claremont Graduate University | Claremont, CA | Research and dissertation | $225,000 |
| George Fox University | Newberg, OR | Unrestricted general | $210,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Richter fellowship | $200,000 |
| Reed Institute | Westfield, MA | Richter scholars | $40,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,856,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $2,624,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $2,685,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601119349101250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6208740
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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