To address the needs of young people and to nurture their potential, we must have sound information about their experiences, and about the institutions and programs designed to support them. We must know more to do more.

Harold A. Richman

To honor the extraordinary life and career of Chapin Hall's founding director, Harold A. Richman, a fund has been established to perpetuate his legacy of innovative thinking and creative research activities that improve the lives of children and the well-being of their families and communities. The fund supports Chapin Hall’s research activities.

To learn more about Harold's unique contribution to the field of social policy research both nationally and internationally, read our Founding Director page.

Donations to the Harold A. Richman Fund may be made online or by mail. Chapin Hall will acknowledge all donations and will notify the Richman family of each contribution. Donate online.

Please make checks payable to the Harold A. Richman Fund and mail to:
The Harold A. Richman Fund
Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago
1313 E. 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637

If you have questions or would like additional information about the Harold A. Richman Fund, please contact Chapin Hall’s Associate Director, Ada Skyles.