Perlman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySherman Oaks, California · EIN 26-3117529 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $8,254.
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
19% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Aire Baptist Church | Hawthorne, CA | Thriving dads program | $60,000 |
| April Parker Foundation | Long Beach, CA | Angel fund | $60,000 |
| The Global Orphan Project Inc | Kansas City, MO | Angel fund | $58,045 |
| Canary Impact Lab Inc | New York, NY | Fostering leadership | $25,000 |
| Defy Ventures Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Cut recidivism | $19,500 |
| Friends Outside in Los Angeles | Pasadena, CA | Prevent recidivism | $18,500 |
| Community Partners for Stepping Forward | Los Angeles, CA | Tay resource project | $8,254 |
| A Sense of Home | Hawthorne, CA | Prevent homelessness | $8,000 |
| Toro Guardian Scholars | Carson, CA | Edcuational | $6,000 |
| The Right Way Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Bga award | $5,500 |
| Care Portal LLC | Kansas City, MO | Angel fund | $5,105 |
| All Ways Up Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Children's Action Network | Los Angeles, CA | Foster initiative | $5,000 |
| Make Good Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Foster initiative | $5,000 |
| Uri Ltzedek Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | Social justice | $4,000 |
| Food on Foot | Beverly Hills, CA | General support | $3,900 |
| Shields for Families Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Angel fund | $2,500 |
| Watts Labor Community Action Commit | Los Angeles, CA | Angel fund | $2,000 |
| Lost Angels Children's Project | Lancaster, CA | Angel fund | $1,500 |
| Miracles for Kids Inc | Irvine, CA | Angel fund | $1,500 |
| Journey House Inc | Pasadena, CA | Support foster youth | $1,500 |
| Wayside Christian Church | Lancaster, CA | Tay resource project | $1,500 |
| Empower Her Network | Bethany, CT | General use | $1,000 |
| Treasures Ministries | Sherman Oaks, CA | Angel fund | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | Los Angeles, CA | Helping youth in crisis | $1,000 |
| Breath of Life Seventh-Day Adventist | Inglewood, CA | Facility fee | $275 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($44,868). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $355,447 | 32 |
| 2023 | $532,126 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103635
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3117529
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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