Gerald & Carol Halpern Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Gerald & Carol Halpern Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Locust Valley, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,510 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$20,510
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$352,867
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20,010 the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 | $20,010 | 16 | $347,319 |
| 2024 | $20,510 | 16 | $352,867 |
How to apply
Gerald & Carol Halpern Foundation Trust 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 Gerald & Carol Halpern Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $9,510 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $6,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Adl | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Birthright Israel Fdn | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Stand With US | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ssplong Island Cares | Unrestricted | $1,010 |
| American Diabetes Assn | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hillel Fdn for Jewish Campus Life | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lustgarten Fdn | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Ms Society | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Perlman Music Program | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Conservancy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wnet | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Halpern
Questions people ask
Does Gerald & Carol Halpern Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerald & Carol Halpern Foundation Trust give?
$20,510 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Gerald & Carol Halpern Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew Halpern (Trustee).
What does Gerald & Carol Halpern Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.