The Lewis M & Esther Perlstein Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6351051 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$42K
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$400
Total assets$729K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $700.
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
55% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Community Foundation - Wildlife Recovery Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General | $8,000 |
| Temple Emunah | Lexington, MA | General | $3,000 |
| Temple Shalom | West Newton, MA | General | $3,000 |
| Nature Bridge | Sausalito, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Inova Behavioral Health Services | Fairfax, VA | General | $1,750 |
| Peta - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals | Norfolk, VA | General | $1,750 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | General | $1,500 |
| Congregation of Agudat Achim | Leominster, MA | General | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | General | $1,250 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Washington, DC | General | $1,200 |
| Apda - American Parkinson's Disease Association | Boston, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Borderland | North Easton, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General | $800 |
| World Central Kitchen | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $750 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | New York, NY | General | $700 |
| Institute for Shipboard Education | Dallas, TX | General | $700 |
| Jewish Social Service of Northern Va | Fairfax, VA | General | $700 |
| Pregnancy Justice Inc | New York City, NY | General | $700 |
| American Heart Association | Arlington, VA | General | $620 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General | $600 |
| Amrican Friends of Jaffa Institute | Flushing, NY | General | $500 |
| Aspen Family Connections | Aspen, CO | General | $500 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | Wallingford, CT | General | $500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford | West Hartford, CT | General | $500 |
| Habitat of Humanity of Addison County Vt | Middlebury, VT | General | $500 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | General | $500 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | General | $500 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA | General | $400 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | General | $400 |
| Florida Little Dog Rescue Group | St Cloud, FL | General | $400 |
| Aspen Snowmass Nordic Council | Aspen, CO | General | $300 |
| Provincetown Soup Kitchen | Provincetown, MA | General | $300 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies - Aces | Aspen, CO | General | $300 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Centennial, CO | General | $300 |
| Aspca - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | General | $250 |
| Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton | Hopkinton, MA | General | $250 |
| Journey Home | Hartford, CT | General | $250 |
| Waterorg | Kansas City, MO | General | $250 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | General | $200 |
| Doctor's Without Borders | New York, NY | General | $200 |
| Lasalle College | Newton, MA | General | $200 |
| Newton Fire | Newton, MA | General | $200 |
| Newton Police | Newton, MA | General | $200 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | New York, NY | General | $200 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | General | $150 |
| New England Aquarium | Boston, MA | General | $130 |
| Camp Jabberwocky | Vineyard Haven, MA | General | $100 |
| Sustainable Cape | Truro, MA | General | $100 |
| Truro Conservation Trust | North Truro, MA | General | $100 |
| Truro Council on Aging | North Truro, MA | General | $100 |
| Womrwfmr | Provincetown, MA | General | $100 |
| Alzheimer's | Chicago, IL | General | $100 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | General | $100 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | General | $100 |
| Newton Food Pantry | Newton, MA | General | $100 |
| Provincetown Police Association | Provincetown, MA | General | $100 |
| Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association Inc (Vna) | Fairhaven, MA | General | $100 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,100 | 58 |
| 2024 | $42,010 | 59 |
| 2023 | $39,215 | 57 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641629349101019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6351051
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.