Perilstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Perilstein Foundation is a private foundation in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,230 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $750 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$12,230
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$196,843
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9,850 the year before.
55% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7,000 | 8 | $158,457 |
| 2023 | $9,850 | 11 | $183,216 |
| 2024 | $12,230 | 11 | $196,843 |
How to apply
Perilstein 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 Perilstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $10,620 |
| New York | 2 | $860 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Einstein Hospital | Breast Cancer program and support women in need | $5,000 |
| Kol Torah | Educational and religious support and programs for the local community of Philadelphia and its suburbs | $1,500 |
| Aish Chaim | Educational support of the local Jewish community through programs for families and elderly | $1,200 |
| Talmudical Yeshiva | educational support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | food bank for the elderly and families in need and low income | $1,000 |
| The Center for Contemporary Mussar | Educational support | $750 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of A | educational support for lower income children | $500 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ind | support for community programs for children in local Philadelphia | $360 |
| Living Beyond Breast Cancer | Cancer treatment and support for affected persons | $360 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | free emergency medical services in Israel | $360 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Societ | medical research | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel P Perilstein
- Ronald Perilstein
- Kenneth Kirschner
Questions people ask
Does Perilstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Perilstein Foundation give?
$12,230 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Perilstein Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joel P Perilstein (ttee), Ronald Perilstein (ttee) and Kenneth Kirschner (ttee).
What does Perilstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.