Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $528,167 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $431,667. 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$528,167
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$431,667
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was down from $848,667 the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $544,500 | 19 | $12.1 million |
| 2022 | $677,000 | 15 | $9.5 million |
| 2023 | $714,333 | 12 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $848,667 | 13 | $11.6 million |
| 2025 | $528,167 | 11 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman 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 Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $431,667 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $96,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dia Art Foundation | General fund | $431,667 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Franklin Institute | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General purpose | $13,500 |
| Barnes Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Project Home | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Beyond Celiac | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Rendell Center for Civics & Civic Engagement | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Bridlewild Trails Association | General purpose | $500 |
| March of Dimes | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey E Perelman
- Marsha Reines Perelman
Questions people ask
Does Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman Family Foundation give?
$528,167 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey E Perelman (Trustee) and Marsha Reines Perelman (Trustee).
What does Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.