The Pearl Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Pearl Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $108,475 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$108,475
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $103,300 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $103,300 | 47 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $108,475 | 49 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
The Pearl Family Foundation Inc 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 The Pearl Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $54,300 |
| New York | 22 | $41,325 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $4,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Penn Engineering Data Science | $30,000 |
| The Bronx High School of Science Alumni Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Playhouse Artists | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Ally Coalition Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| New Hope Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $3,750 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Dorot Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression in | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre of California Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Child USA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Fishermans Mark | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New Hope Celebrates Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| City Parks Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,750 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Henry E Huntington Library & Art Gallery | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| New York City Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Penn Fund | $1,500 |
| Washington & Lee University | Annual Fund, 2015 Reunion | $1,500 |
| Film at Lincoln Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Alzheimers Foundation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| County Theater Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Delaware Valley Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Delaware Canal Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of New York | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pi Beta Phi Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Practice Coalition | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rapunzel Project | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Storyville Center for the Spoken Word Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Acme Screening Room | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Folk Art Museum | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Coalition for the Homeless Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| New York University | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Stark County Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- David N Pearl
- Mariel Pearl
Questions people ask
Does The Pearl Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pearl Family Foundation Inc give?
$108,475 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Pearl Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David N Pearl (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Mariel Pearl (VP).
What does The Pearl Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.