Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,250 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $27,500. 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$135,250
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$27,500
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $107,000 the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,590 | 23 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $107,000 | 17 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $135,250 | 25 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr 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 Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $73,750 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,250 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $12,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | Scholarship | $27,500 |
| American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro | Medical | $17,500 |
| American Friends of Israel Elwyn | Medical | $12,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | Medical | $12,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | Medical | $10,000 |
| American Friends of United Hatzalah | Medical | $5,500 |
| Colel Chabad | Medical | $5,500 |
| American Friends of Rambam | Medical | $3,750 |
| Isreal Cancer Research Fund | Medical | $3,250 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer Israel America Gives | Medical | $3,250 |
| American Friends of Akim USA Inc | Medical | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Bshvil Hamachar | Medical | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Seeach Sod | Medical | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Shaalei Tikvah | Medical | $3,000 |
| Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jeru | Medical | $3,000 |
| Chabad of Downtown Coral Gables | Medical | $2,750 |
| Chabad at Brandis University | Medical | $2,750 |
| American Friends of Sulam | Medical | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv Univer | Medical | $2,500 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah (Tara) | Medical | $2,500 |
| Hadassah | Medical | $2,500 |
| Israel Childrens Cancer Foundation | Medical | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Orr Shalom | Medical | $500 |
| American Friends of Shumaya | Medical | $500 |
| Pef-Isreal-Lirot | Medical | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas V Gammon
Questions people ask
Does Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr give?
$135,250 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas V Gammon (Trustee).
What does Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.