Perlman Family Foundation Founded by Anita and Louis Perlman
Invitation OnlyDeerfield, Illinois · EIN 36-2670190 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$795K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$39,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $139,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone | New York, NY | Civic & social | $120,000 |
| Weizmann Institute of Science | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $100,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $82,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois | Skokie, IL | Civic & social | $50,000 |
| Impact Israel | Needham, MA | Civic & social | $47,500 |
| Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish Genetics | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $45,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | Civic & social | $45,000 |
| Alain Locke Charter School | Chicago, IL | Civic & social | $39,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Broward County | Davie, FL | Civic & social | $31,000 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality | Philadelphia, PA | Civic & social | $25,000 |
| Fiedler Hillel at Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Civic & social | $24,000 |
| College Bound Opportunities | Deerfield, IL | Civic & social | $20,000 |
| JCC Association of North America | New York, NY | Civic & social | $10,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation | New York, NY | Civic & social | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center-Soref | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Civic & social | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $795,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $781,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $734,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349102436
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-2670190
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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