Sam Halpern Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sam Halpern Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Florham Park, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $525,160 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $168,000. 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$525,160
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$168,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $441,100 the year before.
44% 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 | $469,800 | 10 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $441,100 | 13 | $11.5 million |
| 2025 | $525,160 | 16 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
Sam Halpern 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 Sam Halpern Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 10 | $403,360 |
| New York | 5 | $111,800 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $168,000 |
| Golda Och Academy | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $75,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Friendship Circle New Jersey Inc | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $36,000 |
| American Friends of or National Missions | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Holocuast Resource Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Agency of Central NJ | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Congregation Etz Chaim | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Israeli Navy Seals Inc | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Educational Center | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,800 |
| Mikvah Chana | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Bris Avrohom | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $360 |
Officers and trustees
- Gladys Halpern
Questions people ask
Does Sam Halpern Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam Halpern Family Foundation Inc give?
$525,160 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Sam Halpern Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gladys Halpern (Trustee).
What does Sam Halpern Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.