Marlene and Samuel Halperin Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySilver Spring, Maryland · EIN 27-0428390 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$511K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | General support | $175,000 |
| Mazon a Jewish Response to Hunger | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $65,000 |
| Hias | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Fair Chance | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Every Mind | Rockville, MD | General support | $20,000 |
| Israaid (US) Global Humanitariun Assistance Inc | Palo Alto, CA | Emergency support | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Boy's Town Jerusalem Foundation of America Inc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| The North American Conference on Ethiopian Jewry | New York, NY | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Nrdc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $8,000 |
| City Kids Wilderness Project | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Digdeep Right to Water Project (Navajo Water Project) | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| American for Ben-Gurion University | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Nursingale | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Families for Families | Chevy Chase, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Seattle | Seattle, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Mary's Place | Seattle, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of the Parents Circle - Families Forum | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Natal Inc | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Hawai'i Food Bank | Honolulu, HI | General support | $2,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc (Safeheart) | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Standing Together America Gives Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Fight 4 Diabetes Cure | Kensington, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Orr Shalom | Janesville, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Salute for Military Golf Association | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $511,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $500,600 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533029349100903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0428390
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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