Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.8 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $87,500 and the largest $1.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.8 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$87,500
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$151 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.8 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.8 million | 57 | $165 million |
| 2024 | $7.8 million | 54 | $151 million |
How to apply
Robert and Ruth Halperin 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 Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | $6.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $575,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $300,000 |
| New York | 4 | $275,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Education Partners | To support education programs | $1.7 million |
| Stanford University | To support education programs and facilties | $1.2 million |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | To support long COVID programs | $575,000 |
| Spark SF Public Schools | To support education programs | $375,000 |
| Global Impact | To support fund for a safer future & emerging bilingual collaborative | $250,000 |
| Edvance | To support education programs | $200,000 |
| Teach Plus Inc | To support education programs | $200,000 |
| Jumpstart | To support education programs | $150,000 |
| Sobrato Early Academic Language | To support education programs | $150,000 |
| Alliance for Youth Organizing | To support community organizing | $125,000 |
| Groundswell Fund | To support ivep | $125,000 |
| Polybio Research Foundation | To support long COVID programs | $125,000 |
| Alder Graduate School of Education | To support education programs | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco | To support community programs | $100,000 |
| Branch Alliance for Educator Dversity | To support education programs | $100,000 |
| Californians Together | To support education programs | $100,000 |
| Compass Family Services | To support community programs | $100,000 |
| Ensemble Learning | To support education programs | $100,000 |
| Latinos for Education | To support education programs | $100,000 |
| National Center for Teacher Residencies | To support education programs | $100,000 |
| Parent Teacher Home Visits | To support education programs | $100,000 |
| Partnership for Los Angeles Schools | To support education programs | $100,000 |
| Safe & Sound | To support community programs | $100,000 |
| San Francisco Casa | To support community programs | $100,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | To support long COVID programs | $100,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | To support education programs | $100,000 |
| The Education Trust-West | To support education programs | $100,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To protect and promote civil rights | $75,000 |
| Bend the Arc A Jewish Partnership for Justice | To support funders collaborative for youth organizing | $75,000 |
| United We Dream Network | To protect and promote civil rights | $75,000 |
| Bank Street College of Education | To support bilingual generation | $75,000 |
| Aim High for High School | To support education programs | $50,000 |
| Chinese for Affirmative Action | To support community programs | $50,000 |
| Community Initiatives | To support california policy collaborative | $50,000 |
| Cornell University | To protect and promote civil rights | $50,000 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School | To support education programs | $50,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | To support community programs | $50,000 |
| Jamestown Community Center | To support community programs | $50,000 |
| March for Our Lives Foundation | To protect and promote civil rights | $50,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | To protect and promote civil rights | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip W Halperin
- Peggy Anne Dow
- Maurine S Halperin
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation give?
$7.8 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $87,500.
Who runs Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Philip W Halperin (President), Peggy Anne Dow (Secretary) and Maurine S Halperin (Director).
What does Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.