Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation is a private foundation in Del Mar, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $24,978 and the largest $451,044. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$24,978
- Largest grant$451,044
- Assets$50.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 39 | $47.4 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 46 | $50.1 million |
How to apply
Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 18 | $537,527 |
| Florida | 1 | $359,976 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $100,738 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $76,197 |
| Texas | 3 | $75,914 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,082 |
| Kansas | 1 | $25,082 |
| Maryland | 1 | $24,963 |
| Washington | 1 | $24,522 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation | General | $451,044 |
| Raymond James Donor Advised Fund | General | $359,976 |
| National Conflict Resolution Center | General | $200,953 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | Camp harlam | $153,648 |
| San Diego Foundation | General | $149,066 |
| University of San Diego | General | $99,092 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | General | $52,815 |
| North Star Fund | General | $50,832 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $50,832 |
| The Clear Fund | General | $50,832 |
| Institute of Jewish Spirituality Inc | General | $50,327 |
| La Jolla Playhouse | General | $49,991 |
| Friends of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism | General | $29,955 |
| Ujany | General | $29,955 |
| Innocence Project | General | $25,416 |
| National Coalition Against Censorship | General | $25,416 |
| Sustained Leaders | General | $25,416 |
| Uplift Education | General | $25,416 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp | General | $25,364 |
| Social Innov Labunited Way Dallas | General | $25,082 |
| Social Ventures Partners - Dallas | General | $25,082 |
| Towers of Excellence | General | $25,082 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General | $24,992 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | General | $24,963 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc | General | $24,963 |
| Hias Inc | General | $24,963 |
| Solidaire | General | $24,522 |
| T'ruah | General | $20,054 |
| Hebrew Union College | General | $19,970 |
| J Street Education Fund Inc | General | $19,970 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Inc Pittsfield Jewish | General | $19,970 |
| New Israel Fund | General | $19,970 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General | $15,203 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Polyphony education | $15,203 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires Inc | General | $15,203 |
| Central Conference of American Rabbis | General | $14,977 |
| Dayenu Shelters America | General | $12,751 |
| Berkshire Bounty Inc | General | $12,750 |
| Hevreh of Southern Berkshire | General | $10,299 |
| Israaid | General | $9,985 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Perlmeter Co Sheppard Mulli
- Rex Perlmeter Co Sheppard Mullin
- Rosemary Perlmeter Co Sheppard Mull
- Rachel Hertzman Co Sheppard Mullin
Questions people ask
Does Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $24,978.
Who runs Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Perlmeter Co Sheppard Mulli (Treasurer, Director), Rex Perlmeter Co Sheppard Mullin (Secretary, Director), Rosemary Perlmeter Co Sheppard Mull (President, Director) and Rachel Hertzman Co Sheppard Mullin (Vice President, Director).
What does Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.