Richman Brothers Foundation
Historical FunderRocky River, Ohio · EIN 34-6504927 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | C O RAYMOND J MARVAR PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 19885 DETROIT RD, ROCKY RIVER OH 44116 |
| Phone | 2163147341 |
| rjmarvar@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | ORGANIZATIONS SUBMIT LETTER STATING NAME ADDRESS EXEMPT STATUS PURPOSE. APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOVEMBER 25 |
| Deadlines | 11 25 26 |
| Restrictions | PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO PENSIONERS OF RICHMAN BROTHERS COMPANY OR THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES AND TO THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING IN CLEVELAND OHIO. |
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
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Ne Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Free Clinic of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Advantage Cleveland Tennis Clinics | Lakewood, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Saint Vitus Endowment Trust | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| North Coast Health Foundation | Lakewood, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Partnership Schools | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Martin de Porres | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Urban Community School | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Slovenian Museum and Archives | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Global Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $6,000 |
| St Martin de Porres High School | Cleveland, OH | Charitable grant - deductible portion of table purchase for annual birthday bash fund raiser | $5,510 |
| First Tee of Akron | Akron, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Cancer Home | Parma, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Turn | North Olmsted, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Lyceum | South Euclid, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fbi Clevland Citizens Honor Flags | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Replay for Kids | Medina, OH | Charitable | $2,500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($24,282). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $166,292 | 24 |
| 2024 | $143,171 | 22 |
| 2023 | $122,643 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349102004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6504927
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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