Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat
The Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 2024, it made 31 grants totaling $511,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working on human rights, hunger, refugee support, environmental protection, and community services.
Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat at a glance
In short: Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat gave $511K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $511,000
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,484
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,226,271
- -22.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% 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 Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat
- 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: 16114 Llewellyn Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD 20905
Phone: (301) 260-0412
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jewish World Service ($175K). Together the top 10 received $420K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 141 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 50% of grant dollars, those in California 22%, Maryland 15%, the District of Columbia 9%, and Washington 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 31 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 574% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $301K (2020) to $511K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $511K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | General Support | $175,000 |
| Mazon a Jewish Response to Hunger Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $65,000 |
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Fair Chance Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Brigid Alliance New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Every Mind Rockville, MD | General Support | $20,000 |
| Israaid (US) Global Humanitariun Assistance Inc Palo Alto, CA | Emergency Support | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Boy's Town Jerusalem Foundation of America Inc New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,226,271 | $159,410 | $522,417 | $511,000 | 31 | $511,000 | $150,093 | $89,035 |
| 2023 | $1,589,278 | $99,578 | $514,325 | $500,600 | 34 | $500,600 | $89,073 | $101,246 |
| 2022 | $2,004,025 | $52,805 | $474,607 | $454,500 | 28 | $454,500 | $41,403 | $117,233 |
| 2021 | $2,425,827 | $312,785 | $354,308 | $335,000 | 25 | $335,000 | $296,992 | $145,884 |
| 2020 | $2,467,350 | $114,218 | $317,200 | $300,500 | 23 | — | $100,988 | $140,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat reported a distributable amount of $89K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with a range of missions. American Jewish World Service says it works to advance human rights and end poverty in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. MAZON says it works to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel, while HIAS says it works for a world where refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity. Earthjustice describes its work as using law and partnership to protect health and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. Fair Chance says it strengthens community-based nonprofits serving people experiencing poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $511,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $175,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $175,000 to American Jewish World Service, $65,000 to MAZON, $50,000 to HIAS, and $25,000 each to Earthjustice and Fair Chance. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deena T Barlev MA as secretary; Robert King PhD as president and treasurer; and Barbara Brynelson MD, Maya Barlev, Daniel Halperin PhD, Ariel Halperin MS, Talia Halperin, Alison King JD, Jaclyn King, and Sammy Chowdhury as trustees.
Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat is led by Robert King PhD, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert King PhD
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison King JD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Halperin Ms
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Brynelson MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Halperin PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaclyn King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maya Barlev
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sammy Chowdhury
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Talia Halperin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deena T. Barlev Ma
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gilad Barlev PhD (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.
Frequently asked questions about Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat
How much does Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat give each year?
Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat gave $511K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $501K across 34 grants.
What is Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat's typical grant size?
Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,484, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat that year got $3K on average.
Where does Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat give grants?
Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (22%) and Maryland (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Silver Spring, MD (2 grants).
Does Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat's largest grantees?
Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat's largest 2024 grantees include American Jewish World Service ($175,000), Mazon a Jewish Response to Hunger ($65,000) and Hias ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat?
Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $511K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with a range of missions. American Jewish World Service says it works to advance human rights and end poverty in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat?
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 Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat's EIN?
Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0428390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marlene & Samuel Halperin Family Foundat 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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