Roslyn & Joseph Perlman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roslyn & Joseph Perlman Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,340 in 118 grants; the typical grant was $200 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$108,340
- Number of grants118
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,775 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 | $99,510 | 95 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $104,775 | 105 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $108,340 | 118 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Roslyn & Joseph Perlman 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 Roslyn & Joseph Perlman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 43 | $39,715 |
| District of Columbia | 23 | $35,025 |
| Virginia | 7 | $11,100 |
| New York | 14 | $6,400 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $6,200 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $2,900 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $600 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J Street Education Fund | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Tac (Treatment Advocacy Center) | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Congregation Hakafa | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Hadassah | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Wbez | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| WTTW | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Save the Children | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Wellesley College | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue | General charitable purposes | $2,300 |
| North Shore Musician's Club | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Lets Get Ready | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Green Bay Trail | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Magen David Adom | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Thresholds | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| UNICEF | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General charitable purposes | $600 |
| A Safe Place | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Abraham Initiatives | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| American College of Preventive Medicine | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| American Friends of the Parents Circle | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Feed the Children | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Feeding America | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Finca | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Mazon | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| No Kid Hungry | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Shalom Center | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Shalva | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Time to Dance | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Refugee One | General charitable purposes | $400 |
| Americans United for Separation of Church and State | General charitable purposes | $300 |
| Aspiratech | General charitable purposes | $300 |
| Compassion and Choices | General charitable purposes | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Perlman
Questions people ask
Does Roslyn & Joseph Perlman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roslyn & Joseph Perlman Foundation give?
$108,340 in tax year 2025, across 118 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Roslyn & Joseph Perlman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith Perlman (Director / President).
What does Roslyn & Joseph Perlman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.