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The Richardson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, Massachusetts, and California, having distributed a total of $739.8K across 134 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
$2.5M
29%

The Fistula Foundation
$715K
8%

NEW YORK GENOME CENTER INC
$666.7K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
60
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE RICHARDSON FOUNDATION?
No. THE RICHARDSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE RICHARDSON FOUNDATION give?
THE RICHARDSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE RICHARDSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE RICHARDSON FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE RICHARDSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE RICHARDSON FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $740 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE RICHARDSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE RICHARDSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, The Fistula Foundation, and NEW YORK GENOME CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE RICHARDSON FOUNDATION?
THE RICHARDSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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