Richman - Zalkind Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-6157172 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $200.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Hospital Foundation | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ravinia | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dystonia Medical Research | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rolfe Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $700 |
| Hpscf (Highlad Park Sisters) | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $550 |
| Friends of Hp Library | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Museum Contempory Art | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $390 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Association of America | Cherry Hill, NJ | Charitable | $300 |
| American Occupation Therapy Foundation | Rockville, MD | Charitable | $300 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | New York, NY | Charitable | $250 |
| Il Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | Charitable | $250 |
| Ronald Mcdonals House | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $200 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $200 |
| Highland Park Strings | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $200 |
| Meals on Wheels Foundation | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $200 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | Aspen, CO | Charitable | $200 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americanus, GA | Charitable | $200 |
| Highland Park Community Fund | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $150 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $150 |
| Chicago Architecture Fund | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $125 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Charitable | $115 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $115 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $100 |
| Als | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $100 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Charitable | $100 |
| American Cancer | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100 |
| Parkinson Foundation | Miami, FL | Charitable | $100 |
| Paralyzed Veterans | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
| Adl Midwest | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100 |
| National Federation of the Blind | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $100 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $100 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Birthright Israel | New York, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $100 |
| Hillel International Emergency Relief | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
| Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100 |
| Dav Disabled Veterns | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100 |
| Dri | Hollywood, FL | Charitable | $100 |
| Wjc | New York, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Easter Seal | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $100 |
| American Heart Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $100 |
| Southern Poverty | Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $100 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Charitable | $100 |
| Hillel International Emergency Relief | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $90 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $80 |
| Pacific Garden Mission | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Charitable | $50 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $50 |
| Special Olympics | Normal, IL | Charitable | $50 |
| Ehntjc Ezra-Habonim the Niles Township Jewish Congregation | Skokie, IL | Charitable | $50 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50 |
| Center for Medicare Advocacy | Willimantic, CT | Charitable | $50 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $50 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,890 | 63 |
| 2024 | $19,035 | 76 |
| 2023 | $20,295 | 60 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611969349100816
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6157172
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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