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AI Summary

The Mary Lea Johnson Richards 1997 Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and makes grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the trust paid a total of $50,000 in grants to two grantees.

Total Funding Given
$50K
2025
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
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Kenneth Mersel
Board Member
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Diana Elaine Bekmyrza
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARY LEA JOHNSON RICHARDS 1997 CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. MARY LEA JOHNSON RICHARDS 1997 CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARY LEA JOHNSON RICHARDS 1997 CHARITABLE TRUST give?
MARY LEA JOHNSON RICHARDS 1997 CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in New York. 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 MARY LEA JOHNSON RICHARDS 1997 CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARY LEA JOHNSON RICHARDS 1997 CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARY LEA JOHNSON RICHARDS 1997 CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2025, MARY LEA JOHNSON RICHARDS 1997 CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $50 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARY LEA JOHNSON RICHARDS 1997 CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, MARY LEA JOHNSON RICHARDS 1997 CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include THE NEW YORK CENTER FOR CHILDREN and BROADWAY CARESEQUITY FIGHTS AIDS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARY LEA JOHNSON RICHARDS 1997 CHARITABLE TRUST?
MARY LEA JOHNSON RICHARDS 1997 CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.