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Private foundation · EIN 13-3967587

Paul and Takako Richards Foundation

New York, NY

Paul and Takako Richards Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $40.7K in grants and contributions paid across 60 grants, with $786K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to The Joyce Theater, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival and The Physicians Foundation.

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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Joyce TheaterNew York, NYWorking Capital$5,000
Jacob's Pillow Dance FestivalNew York, NYWorking Capital$5,000
The Physicians FoundationNew York, NYWorking Capital$4,000
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYWorking Capital$4,000
Buglisi Dance Theater (treshold Dance Project Inc)New York, NYWorking Capital$3,500
Performance GaragePhiladelphia, PAWorking Capital$3,000
Weill Cornell MedicineNew York, NYWorking Capital$3,000
Mayo ClinicAlbert Lea, MNWorking Capital$2,500
Portland Opera Repertory TheatrePortland, MAWorking Capital$2,000
Riverside Park ConservancyNew York, NYWorking Capital$1,500
Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NMWorking Capital$1,500
University of Michigan Museum of ArtAnn Arbor, MIWorking Capital$1,000
Metropolitan Opera AssociationNew York, NYWorking Capital$1,000
Parkinson Research FoundationWashington, DCWorking Capital$500
Alzheimers AssociationWashington, DCWorking Capital$100
American Cancer SocietyHartford, CTWorking Capital$100
American Kidney FundRockville, MDWorking Capital$100
American Red CrossWashington, DCWorking Capital$100
Conquer Cancer the Asco FoundationMerrifield, VAWorking Capital$100
Disable American VeteransErlanger, KYWorking Capital$100
Disabled Veterans National FoundationMilford, NHWorking Capital$100
Hudson River Park FriendsNarrowsburg, NYWorking Capital$100
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NYWorking Capital$100
National Trust for Historic PreservationHagerstown, MDWorking Capital$100
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDWorking Capital$100

The 25 largest of 60 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Paul and Takako Richards Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Paul and Takako Richards Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Paul and Takako Richards Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $40,650 in grants and contributions paid (60 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Paul and Takako Richards Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to The Joyce Theater (NY), $5K, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival (NY), $5K, The Physicians Foundation (NY), $4K, Metropolitan Museum of Art (NY), $4K and Buglisi Dance Theater (treshold Dance Project Inc) (NY), $3.5K.