Leonard & Alice Perlmutter
Leonard & Alice Perlmutter is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2025 filing records charitable grants to organizations including health, arts, education, and community organizations.
Leonard & Alice Perlmutter at a glance
In short: Leonard & Alice Perlmutter gave $38K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,395
- +86.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,743
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,450
- Total assets
- $116,446
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Leonard & Alice Perlmutter
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 Elm St, Denver, CO 80220
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leonard & Alice Perlmutter funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Jewish Health ($12K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 5% to New York, 1% to Ohio, and less than 1% to Maryland, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Leonard & Alice Perlmutter gives
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 668% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 263% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $78K (2019). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Opera Colorado Englewood, CO | Charitable | $8,455 |
| Mizel Institution Denver, CO | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Trinidad State College Trinidad, CO | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Epilepsy Fdn Centennial, CO | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hebrew Education Alliance Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Boys Girls Club Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Friends of the Library Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Vail Chapel Vail, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116,446 | $31,972 | $38,411 | $38,395 | 14 | $38,395 | $31,972 | $14,605 |
| 2024 | $122,885 | $25,586 | $20,550 | $20,550 | 8 | $20,550 | $25,586 | $16,707 |
| 2023 | $117,849 | $36,198 | $34,121 | $33,600 | 7 | $33,600 | $35,677 | $16,293 |
| 2022 | $115,772 | $15,069 | $6,264 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $13,805 | $23,188 |
| 2021 | $106,967 | $45,982 | $73,521 | $73,167 | 24 | — | $45,628 | $29,156 |
| 2020 | $134,506 | $-2,014 | $17,956 | $16,790 | 8 | — | $14,478 | $25,487 |
| 2019 | $154,476 | $52,795 | $78,991 | $78,127 | 30 | — | $52,240 | $25,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leonard & Alice Perlmutter reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, National Jewish Health describes its mission as providing patient care, researching cures, and educating healthcare professionals. Opera Colorado says it uses opera to connect the community through musical storytelling, while Trinidad State College says it promotes the college’s growth and development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $38,395 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $12,000, with a median of $1,450. Notable grants included $12,000 to National Jewish Health, $8,455 to Opera Colorado, $3,600 each to Mizel Institution and Trinidad State College, and $3,000 to the Epilepsy Foundation. Sarah Lawrence College and HIAS each received $1,800 and $180, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edwin Perlmutter as Assistant Secretary and Alice Perlmutter as Secretary/Treasurer.
Leonard & Alice Perlmutter's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alice Perlmutter
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Edwin Perlmutter
Assistant Se
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Leonard & Alice Perlmutter
How much does Leonard & Alice Perlmutter give each year?
Leonard & Alice Perlmutter gave $38K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 8 grants.
What is Leonard & Alice Perlmutter's typical grant size?
Leonard & Alice Perlmutter's median grant in 2025 was $1,450, and its average grant was $2,743, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leonard & Alice Perlmutter give grants?
Leonard & Alice Perlmutter gives mostly in Colorado: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (6 grants).
Does Leonard & Alice Perlmutter give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Leonard & Alice Perlmutter's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Leonard & Alice Perlmutter's largest grantees?
Leonard & Alice Perlmutter's largest 2025 grantees include National Jewish Health ($12,000), Opera Colorado ($8,455) and Mizel Institution ($3,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leonard & Alice Perlmutter?
Leonard & Alice Perlmutter reported $116K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leonard & Alice Perlmutter fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, National Jewish Health describes its mission as providing patient care, researching cures, and educating healthcare professionals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leonard & Alice Perlmutter?
The foundation states that it 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 Leonard & Alice Perlmutter's EIN?
Leonard & Alice Perlmutter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1036165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Leonard & Alice Perlmutter 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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