The Richman Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 87-4560827 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KRISTEN KINKOPF |
|---|---|
| Address | 1040 PARK AVE SUITE 310, BALTIMORE MD 21201 |
| Phone | 4439098833 |
| KKINKOPF@RICHMANFDN.ORG | |
| Form and materials | THE FULL GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS GENERALLY REQUIRES A LETTER OF INQUIRY (OR INTENT TO APPLY) AND COMPLETE GRANT APPLICATION WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES IRS PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS, ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATING BUDGETS, MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND BOARD INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | CALLS AND LETTERS OF INQUIRY ARE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. |
| Restrictions | FOUNDATION'S FOCUS GENERALLY IS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH AND FAMILIES, EDUCATION, MENTAL HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE IN BALTIMORE CITY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, AND JEWISH CAUSES AND PROGRAMS IN BALTIMORE AND AROUND THE WORLD. |
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
41% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squashwise | Baltimore, MD | Operating support | $25,000 |
| The Family Tree | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Parks and People Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Liberty playground phase II | $22,500 |
| Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | Baltimore, MD | Summer funding collaborative | $7,500 |
| Mount St Joseph | Baltimore, MD | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Flight Path - Spark of Science | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted | $5,250 |
| Chester County Futures | Coatesville, PA | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Oldfields School | Sparks Glencoe, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Smithsonian Nmaahc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maryland Philanthropy Network | Baltimore, MD | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Educare DC | Washington, DC | Operating support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,750 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,778,081 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349102203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4560827
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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