Victor and Pearl Tumpeer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Victor and Pearl Tumpeer Foundation is a private foundation in West Orange, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $109,631 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$109,631
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $129,180 the year before.
64% 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 | $157,259 | 29 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $129,180 | 19 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $109,631 | 11 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Victor and Pearl Tumpeer 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 Victor and Pearl Tumpeer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $42,131 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $7,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Medical Center | Grant for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Catskills Borscht Belt Museum | Grant for charitable purposes | $22,500 |
| All the Way Well | Grant for charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| John S Mulholland Family Foundation Inc | Grant for charitable purposesgrant for charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Animal Lighthouse Rescue | Grant for charitable purposes | $13,946 |
| Music to Life Foundation | Grant for charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| One World Surgery | Grant for medical and educational research | $5,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Grant for charitable purposes | $1,700 |
| Convenant House | Grant for food rescue, distribution, and educational purposes | $1,500 |
| Broadway Mall Association | Grant for charitable purposes | $1,400 |
| The James Beard Foundation | Grant for medical research and educational purposes | $1,085 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Trenk
- Pera Lee Trenk
- Michael Trenk
Questions people ask
Does Victor and Pearl Tumpeer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Victor and Pearl Tumpeer Foundation give?
$109,631 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Victor and Pearl Tumpeer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Trenk (President), Pera Lee Trenk (Treasurer) and Michael Trenk (Trustee).
What does Victor and Pearl Tumpeer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.