The Jerome R Richard Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on health, education, child welfare, and animal welfare. Its mission includes improving foster care services, providing educational opportunities for individuals with autism, and preventing the euthanasia of unwanted pets. The foundation also supports health-related initiatives, such as pediatric research and community hospitals, and promotes Jewish cultural and educational programs. Through its grants, the foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for underprivileged children and families, as well as to advance community health and education initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits, often in Florida but sometimes out-of-state, working in health, education, autism services, foster care, animal welfare, or Jewish community programs, with an existing relationship or referral into the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Programs based in Palm Beach / Boca Raton area or serving Palm Beach County (Florida receives the largest share of dollars).
- • Work in hospitals, pediatric medical research, autism education, foster care, animal rescue, or Jewish youth travel/education.
- • Asking for grants in the $10k–$25k range (observed typical awards).
- • Existing introductions, board-level connections, or referrals from local intermediaries (United Way, hospital foundations).
- • Track record of prior grants or established fiscal stability.
Geography
The latest year shows grants to organizations in four states, but a majority of dollars concentrate in Florida (about 58% of 2024 giving), indicating a regional multi-state footprint rather than a broad national program.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded nine distinct recipients in 2024 and supported a mix of health, education, autism, foster care, animal welfare, and Jewish causes; six of those recipients were returning grantees, so the portfolio is moderately broad but shows meaningful repeat relationships and some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Direct application routes are not public and the foundation declares grants are by preselection, yet filings show new recipients added each year (for example 5 new in 2023 and 3 new in 2024), so new entrants appear possible but typically via invitation, referral, or relationship rather than an open call.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
