Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman
Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman is a private foundation based in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including arts and cultural institutions, educational organizations, and organizations addressing homelessness, health, and other needs.
Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman at a glance
In short: Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman gave $528K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $528,167
- -37.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,015
- -26.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,048,120
- +8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101H Cherry Lane, Wynnewood, PA 19096
Phone: (215) 979-1635
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DIA Art Foundation ($432K). Together the top 10 received $528K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 70 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 18% to recipients in Pennsylvania. The filing also lists a $500 grant to March of Dimes in Virginia; the reported share for Virginia is 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 $354K (2020) to $849K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $528K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DIA Art Foundation New York City, NY | General Fund | $431,667 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $13,500 |
| Barnes Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Beyond Celiac Ambler, PA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Rendell Center for Civics & Civic Engagement Berwyn, PA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Bridlewild Trails Association Gladwyne, PA | General Purpose | $500 |
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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 | $9,048,120 | $1,404,944 | $678,389 | $528,167 | 11 | $529,562 | $1,269,205 | $575,833 |
| 2024 | $8,321,565 | $1,271,184 | $982,034 | $848,667 | 13 | $850,062 | $1,142,329 | $560,240 |
| 2023 | $8,032,415 | $539,178 | $844,609 | $714,333 | 12 | $728,095 | $424,991 | $505,209 |
| 2022 | $8,337,846 | $305,218 | $822,325 | $677,000 | 15 | $677,000 | $184,461 | $505,831 |
| 2021 | $8,854,953 | $889,567 | $678,640 | $544,500 | 19 | $547,445 | $762,905 | $568,934 |
| 2020 | $8,644,026 | $415,110 | $442,966 | $354,000 | 17 | — | $326,144 | $449,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman reported a distributable amount of $576K 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 included general-purpose support for the University of Pennsylvania, the Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and other organizations, as well as a general-fund grant to Dia Art Foundation.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The University of Pennsylvania says it aims to provide a diverse educational environment, advance research, and deliver high-quality patient care. Project HOME says its mission is to help adults, children, and families break cycles of homelessness and poverty. Beyond Celiac says it works to advance diagnosis and research and accelerate discovery of treatments and a cure. March of Dimes says it works to improve the health of mothers and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $528,167. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $431,667, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $431,667 to Dia Art Foundation for general fund support, $30,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for general purposes, and $25,000 to the Franklin Institute for general purposes. Other grants included $13,500 to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, $10,000 each to the Barnes Foundation and Project HOME, and $5,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey E. Perelman and Marsha Reines Perelman as trustees.
Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey E. Perelman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Reines Perelman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman
How much does Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman give each year?
Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman gave $528K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $849K across 13 grants.
What is Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman's typical grant size?
Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $48,015, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman that year got $2K on average.
Where does Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman give grants?
Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (6 grants).
Does Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman's largest grantees?
Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman's largest 2025 grantees include DIA Art Foundation ($431,667), Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($30,000) and Franklin Institute ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman?
Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $530K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $576K (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 Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general-purpose support for the University of Pennsylvania, the Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and other organizations, as well as a general-fund grant to Dia Art Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing 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 Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman's EIN?
Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3924225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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