Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat
Preselected recipients only
Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat is a private foundation in Silver Spring, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $511,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$511,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $500,600 the year before.
23% 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 | $500,600 | 34 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $511,000 | 31 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat 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 Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $257,500 |
| California | 4 | $110,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $77,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $48,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish World Service | General support | $175,000 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response to Hunger | General support | $65,000 |
| Hias | General support | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice | General support | $25,000 |
| Fair Chance | General support | $25,000 |
| Brigid Alliance | General support | $20,000 |
| Every Mind | General support | $20,000 |
| Israaid (US) Global Humanitariun Assistance Inc | Emergency support | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support | $15,000 |
| Boy's Town Jerusalem Foundation of America Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| NRDC | General support | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $8,000 |
| City Kids Wilderness Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Digdeep Right to Water Project (Navajo Water Project) | General support | $5,000 |
| American for Ben-Gurion University | General support | $5,000 |
| Nursingale | General support | $5,000 |
| Families for Families | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Seattle | General support | $5,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Mary's Place | General support | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of the Parents Circle - Families Forum | General support | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Natal Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $2,500 |
| Hawai'i Food Bank | General support | $2,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc (Safeheart) | General support | $2,500 |
| Standing Together America Gives Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Fight 4 Diabetes Cure | General support | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Orr Shalom | General support | $1,000 |
| Salute for Military Golf Association | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deena T Barlev Ma
- Barbara Brynelson MD
- Maya Barlev
- Daniel Halperin PHD
- Ariel Halperin Ms
- Talia Halperin
- Alison King JD
- Jaclyn King
- Robert King PHD
- Sammy Chowdhury
Questions people ask
Does Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat give?
$511,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat?
Its 2024 filing lists Deena T Barlev Ma (Secretary), Barbara Brynelson MD (Trustee), Maya Barlev (Trustee) and Daniel Halperin PHD (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and education.