Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou
The Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family FOU is a private foundation based in Toms River, New Jersey. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including police community programs, hunger assistance, medical programs, community services, and volunteer firefighting.
Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou at a glance
In short: Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou gave $100K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,125
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,222,081
- +5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Haines Cove Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 600-9133
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Toms River Police Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 161 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey. Listed recipients include organizations in Toms River and other New Jersey communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 32 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 57% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $151K (2021). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toms River Police Foundation Toms River, NJ | Support Police Community Programs | $10,000 |
| Fullfill Peoples Pantry Toms River, NJ | Hunger Assistance | $6,000 |
| Berkely Township Police Foundation Bayville, NJ | Support Police Community Programs | $4,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Foundat Neptune, NJ | Support Medical Programs | $4,000 |
| Jackson Township Police Foundation Jackson, NJ | Support Police Community Programs | $4,000 |
| Lacey Municipal Police Foundation Forked River, NJ | Support Police Community Programs | $4,000 |
| Stafford Township Police Manahawkin, NJ | Support Police Community Programs | $4,000 |
| Ocean Township PBA 371 Waretown, NJ | Support Police Community Programs | $3,500 |
| Inspire NJ Manchester, NJ | Feed & Support Community | $3,000 |
| Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Compan Jackson, NJ | Support Volunteer Fire Company | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,222,081 | $233,223 | $154,484 | $100,000 | 32 | $118,058 | $197,358 | $207,681 |
| 2023 | $4,939,523 | $133,405 | $146,238 | $100,000 | 33 | $118,073 | $104,118 | $163,853 |
| 2022 | $4,844,064 | $117,076 | $152,687 | $109,000 | 34 | $129,652 | $93,649 | $137,031 |
| 2021 | $5,032,057 | $102,278 | $194,012 | $151,000 | 31 | $170,484 | $81,904 | $116,514 |
| 2020 | $4,803,697 | $112,858 | $153,080 | $117,000 | 31 | — | $97,207 | $79,606 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in public safety, food assistance, health, community programs, and emergency services. For example, Toms River Police Foundation says its purpose includes programs to keep youths away from crime and grants, equipment, and training for police officers and their families. Ocean of Love says it supports children with cancer in Ocean County and provides financial assistance. Toms River Field of Dreams describes its mission as providing an inclusive complex with a playground for equitable play.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $100,000. Awards ranged from $1,500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest grants were $10,000 to Toms River Police Foundation, $6,000 to FullFill Peoples Pantry for hunger assistance, and $4,000 each to Berkeley Township Police Foundation, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, Jackson Township Police Foundation, Lacey Municipal Police Foundation, and Stafford Township Police.
Other 2024 grants included $3,000 to Ocean of Love, $2,500 to Stafford Township EMS, $2,500 to Jackson Township First Aid Squad, $2,000 to Toms River Field of Dreams, and $2,000 to Hope Sheds Light. The grantee descriptions indicate work that includes first aid and medical transportation, financial assistance for children with cancer, inclusive recreation, and substance-abuse education and family support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Brett Rand, Darren Rand, Jennifer Perlmutter Russo, Julie Heise, Kevin Rand, Stuart Perlmutter, and Tammy Breen.
Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Perlmutter Russo
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$25K (2024)
Brett Rand
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Rand
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Heise
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Rand
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Perlmutter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Breen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jennifer Perlmutter-Russo (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lynn Perlmutter (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Jennifer Perlmutter Russo (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou
How much does Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou give each year?
Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou gave $100K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 33 grants.
What is Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou's typical grant size?
Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,125, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou give grants?
Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toms River, NJ (9 grants), Jackson, NJ (3 grants), Bayville, NJ (3 grants) and Manahawkin, NJ (3 grants).
Does Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Volunteer Fire Company" (7 grants), "Support Police Community Programs" (7 grants) and "Support Volunteer First Aid Squad" (5 grants).
Who are Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou's largest grantees?
Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou's largest 2024 grantees include Toms River Police Foundation ($10,000), Fullfill Peoples Pantry ($6,000) and Berkely Township Police Foundation ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou?
Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (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 does Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in public safety, food assistance, health, community programs, and emergency services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou's EIN?
Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6949741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joel and Lynn Perlmutter Family Fou accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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