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Paul K Richter Memorial Fund

Providence, Rhode Island  ·  EIN 366208740  ·  Private foundation

Paul K Richter Memorial Fund is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.5M in grants paid and $50.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 70 individual grants from this funder — $13.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$50.7M
Total assets
70
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Paul K Richter Memorial Fund funds

Paul K Richter Memorial Fund's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Paul K Richter Memorial Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Wake Forest University
RICHTER SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Winstonsalem, NC$315K2022
Northwestern University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Evanston, IL$305K2020
California Institute of
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Pasadena, CA$305K2020
Yale University
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
New Haven, CT$305K2020
Dartmouth College
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Hanover, NH$305K2020
Reed Institute
RICHTER SCHOLARS
Westfield, MA$300K2023
California Institute of
EXCELLENCE IN STEM
Pasadena, CA$300K2023
Knox College
RICHTER AWARDS
Galesburg, IL$300K2024
Northwestern University
SUPPORTS RICHTER DOCTORAL
Evanston, IL$300K2024
Claremont Graduate University
RESEARCH AND DISSERTATION
Claremont, CA$300K2022
Knox College
RICHTER AWARDS
Galesburg, IL$300K2022
Reed Institute
RICHTER SCHOLARS
Westfield, MA$300K2022
Occidental College
SUPPORTS RICHTER RESEARCH
Los Angeles, CA$300K2022
Occidental College
SUPPORTS RICHTER RESEARCH
Los Angeles, CA$275K2023
Dartmouth College
INTERNAL GRANTS FOR
Hanover, NH$261K2024

Paul K Richter Memorial Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$710K
2018$1.9M
2020$2.5M
2022$3.0M
2023$2.7M
2024$2.6M

How to apply for funding from Paul K Richter Memorial Fund

From Paul K Richter Memorial Fund's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEPTEMBER 30TH”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Paul K Richter Memorial Fund

Does Paul K Richter Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes — Paul K Richter Memorial Fund's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Paul K Richter Memorial Fund fund?
Paul K Richter Memorial Fund's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Wake Forest University, Northwestern University, California Institute of. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Paul K Richter Memorial Fund give in grants?
Paul K Richter Memorial Fund reported $2.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.3M over 70 grants.
Where is Paul K Richter Memorial Fund located?
Paul K Richter Memorial Fund is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366208740.
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About this profile. This page is built from Paul K Richter Memorial Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Paul K Richter Memorial Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.