The Richter Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySierra Madre, California · EIN 61-1750370 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Los Angeles, CA | Support charitable mission | $15,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Support charitable mission | $15,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Support charitable mission | $15,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Support charitable mission | $15,000 |
| Sierra Madre Library Foundation | Sierra Madre, CA | To support charitable activities | $15,000 |
| Huntington Library | San Marino, CA | To support charitable activities | $15,000 |
| World Vision Inc | Federal Way, WA | Support charitable mission | $10,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Pres Foundation | Simi Valley, CA | Support charitable mission | $10,000 |
| Prager University | Ventura Blvd, CA | Support charitable mission | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Cancer Drive | Rochtester, MN | Support charitable mission | $10,000 |
| California Family Council | Fresno, CA | Support charitable mission | $10,000 |
| Bethany Church Sierra Madre | Sierra Madre, CA | Support charitable mission | $10,000 |
| Amg International - Benjamin Child | Chattanooga, TN | To support charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Christ Church of Sierra Madre | Sierra Madre, CA | To support charitable activities | $10,000 |
| Glendora Public Library | Glendora, CA | Support charitable mission | $5,000 |
| Sierra Madre Historical Society | Sierra Madre, CA | To support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Tower Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Foothill Pregnancy Resource Center | Duarte, CA | To support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Ca School of the Arts | Duarte, CA | To support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | To support charitable activities | $5,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($55,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $245,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $255,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349102131
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1750370
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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