Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr
Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2025 grants included medical-purpose awards to charitable organizations and a scholarship grant to Brandeis University.
Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr gave $135K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,250
- +26.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +47.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,410
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,583,385
- +34.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr
- 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 Andalusia Avenue 521, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (305) 785-9526
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brandeis University ($28K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (55%), Massachusetts (22%), Florida (11%), Pennsylvania (9%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2023) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Scholarship | $27,500 |
| American Friends of Beit Issie New York, NY | Medical | $17,500 |
| American Friends of Israel Elwyn Philadelphia, PA | Medical | $12,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado Hallandale, FL | Medical | $12,500 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | Medical | $10,000 |
| American Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Medical | $5,500 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Medical | $5,500 |
| American Friends of Rambam New York, NY | Medical | $3,750 |
| Isreal Cancer Research Fund Hartsdale, NY | Medical | $3,250 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer Israel New York City, NY | Medical | $3,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,583,385 | $74,568 | $211,316 | $135,250 | 25 | $135,250 | — | — |
| 2024 | $2,659,738 | $200,042 | $211,184 | $107,000 | 17 | $107,000 | $50,470 | $129,775 |
| 2023 | $2,379,459 | $71,757 | $139,227 | $72,590 | 23 | $72,590 | — | $106,472 |
| 2022 | $2,057,707 | $79,823 | $171,566 | $103,797 | 27 | $103,797 | — | $105,573 |
| 2021 | $2,173,635 | $31,960 | $144,262 | $79,873 | 28 | $79,873 | — | $103,297 |
| 2020 | $1,786,312 | $44,048 | $145,159 | $89,417 | 27 | — | — | $79,973 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant information shows support for medical and scholarship purposes. Among its grantees, American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro says it supports work in the disabilities field through outreach, education, and fundraising. American Friends of Sulam says it provides therapeutic treatment, counseling, and social services to developmentally delayed children and their families. Israel Childrens Cancer Foundation says it works to improve clinical care for children with cancer in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $135,250. Awards ranged from $500 to $27,500, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest grants included $27,500 to Brandeis University for scholarships, $17,500 to American Friends of Beit Issie for medical purposes, and $12,500 each to American Friends of Israel Elwyn and American Friends of Magen David Ado for medical purposes. Other 2025 medical-purpose grants included $10,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Fund and $5,500 each to American Friends of United Hatzalah and Colel Chabad.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thomas V Gammon is listed as trustee.
Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr is led by Thomas V. Gammon, Trustee on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas V. Gammon
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elliott Harris Esq. (2020–2024) — 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 Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr
How much does Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr give each year?
Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr gave $135K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 17 grants.
What is Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,410, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr that year got $3K on average.
Where does Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr give grants?
Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Waltham, MA (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (24 grants).
Who are Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Brandeis University ($27,500), American Friends of Beit Issie ($17,500) and American Friends of Israel Elwyn ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr?
Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $75K.
What does Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr fund?
The available grant information shows support for medical and scholarship purposes. Among its grantees, American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro says it supports work in the disabilities field through outreach, education, and fundraising. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr?
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 Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr's EIN?
Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6319038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lee Perelstine Kagan Charitable Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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