Halpern Foundation
Halpern Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $115K.
Halpern Foundation at a glance
In short: Halpern Foundation gave $68K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,250
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,375
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,875
- Total assets
- $1,531,673
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Halpern Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater PGH ($42K). Together the top 6 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 43 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Halpern Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $82K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater PGH Pittsburgh, PA | Community | $42,000 |
| Tree of Life Inc Pittburgh, PA | Community | $20,000 |
| The Kelly Writers House Philadelphia, PA | Community | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Childrens Svc-Food PA Pittsburgh, PA | Community | $1,250 |
| East End Cooperative Ministry Pittsburgh, PA | Community | $1,250 |
| Greater PGH Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | Community | $1,250 |
Ready to take the next step with Halpern Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,531,673 | $206,571 | $82,605 | $68,250 | 6 | $68,250 | $115,433 | $79,097 |
| 2024 | $1,407,707 | $82,395 | $81,653 | $74,080 | 8 | $74,080 | $61,467 | $73,043 |
| 2023 | $1,406,965 | $78,386 | $77,070 | $66,880 | 8 | $67,131 | $50,589 | $67,816 |
| 2022 | $1,408,049 | $170,467 | $96,175 | $62,527 | 13 | $65,177 | $116,582 | $73,052 |
| 2021 | $1,333,757 | $158,795 | $116,013 | $82,320 | 8 | $84,604 | $54,863 | $79,696 |
| 2020 | $1,288,575 | $408,453 | $90,927 | $44,354 | 12 | — | $319,970 | $73,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Halpern Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Halpern Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard I. Halpern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen F. Halpern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Halpern
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jeffrey D. Halpern (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Eileen Lane (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Irving J. Halpern (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Halpern Foundation
How much does Halpern Foundation give each year?
Halpern Foundation gave $68K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 8 grants.
What is Halpern Foundation's typical grant size?
Halpern Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,875, and its average grant was $11,375, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Halpern Foundation give grants?
Halpern Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does Halpern Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Halpern Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (6 grants).
Who are Halpern Foundation's largest grantees?
Halpern Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater PGH ($42,000), Tree of Life Inc ($20,000) and The Kelly Writers House ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Halpern Foundation?
Halpern Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Halpern Foundation's EIN?
Halpern Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6060720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Halpern Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Pennsylvania
The Yelp Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Assets
$6.2M
Grants
644
Total Given
$886K
Hillman Family Foundations
Pittsburgh, PA
The 18 independently operated foundations support projects in areas such as arts and culture, health, education, economic development, and community improvement, with a preference for Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania; each foundation has its own geographic focus. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median of $20,000. The 2024 filing says unsolicited requests are accepted, beginning with a brief letter of intent through the online portal.
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
814
Total Given
$88.8M
The Heinz Endowments
Pittsburgh, PA
The Heinz Endowments funds 501(c)(3) public charities and eligible government entities across arts and culture, civic participation, climate and health, community and economic development, food systems, veterans, and workforce. It focuses on southwestern Pennsylvania; grants in 2024 ranged from $1,500 to $6.04 million, with a median of $70,000. It accepts letters of inquiry on a rolling basis, and first-time applicants should begin with an LOI.
Assets
$2.2B
Grants
550
Total Given
$85.4M
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Foundation funds nonprofits working in basic needs, equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, with most opportunities for organizations in Allegheny County or primarily serving its residents. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of about $18,600, though awards varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,132
Total Given
$64.0M
The William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic participation, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training, primarily in the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 median grant was $50,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests through limited open applications and invites letters of inquiry from public charities.
Assets
$3.4B
Grants
1,027
Total Given
$148.8M
More similar funders
More Funders in Pennsylvania
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Halpern Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Halpern Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?