The Perlmutter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Perlmutter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $29,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$29,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $104,000 the year before.
22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $96,750 | 41 | $2.1 million |
| 2023 | $104,000 | 46 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $29,500 | 18 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Perlmutter Family 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 The Perlmutter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $19,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caringkind | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| N Street Village | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lehigh University | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Charley's Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Coffee for Good | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fieldston School | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Firefighters | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hillel International | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Ridgefield Playhouse | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Jimmy Fund | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Larchmont Mamaroneck Volunteer Ambu | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mamaroneck Schools Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Perlmutter
- Barbara Perlmutter
- Kermit Perlmutter
- Eric Perlmutter
- Christine Peterson
Questions people ask
Does The Perlmutter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Perlmutter Family Foundation give?
$29,500 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Perlmutter Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Louis Perlmutter (Chairman), Barbara Perlmutter (Treasurer/Di), Kermit Perlmutter (President) and Eric Perlmutter (Vp/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Perlmutter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.