Perelman Family Charitable Trust I
Perelman Family Charitable Trust I is a private foundation located in Garden City, New York. In 2024, it reported two charitable contributions, both to recipients in New York; the listed purposes were general charitable contribution.
Perelman Family Charitable Trust I at a glance
In short: Perelman Family Charitable Trust I gave $15.6M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $7.8M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,625,500
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,812,750
- +182.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,812,750
- Total assets
- $395,976,504
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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.
How to apply to Perelman Family Charitable Trust I
- 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: 31 East 62Nd St, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 874-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perelman Family Charitable Trust I funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was See 642(C) Election Statement ($15.6M). Together the top 2 received $15.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 35 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Perelman Family Charitable Trust I gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $18.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See 642(C) Election Statement New York, NY | General Charitable Contribution | $15,563,000 |
| St Ann's School Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable Contribution | $62,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395,976,504 | $17,024,583 | $15,883,649 | $15,625,500 | 2 | $16,136,511 | $15,902,413 | $16,628,861 |
| 2023 | $391,304,181 | $9,110,635 | $19,119,439 | $16,567,239 | 6 | $17,312,047 | $8,705,002 | $15,917,584 |
| 2022 | $400,471,276 | $14,439,493 | $17,877,796 | $15,001,761 | 2 | $15,742,901 | $15,404,037 | $15,709,247 |
| 2021 | $366,488,084 | $154,245,478 | $21,921,531 | $18,497,924 | 7 | $15,253,876 | $19,580,361 | $19,949,137 |
| 2020 | $234,164,136 | $21,352,796 | $3,597,557 | $1,255,464 | 18 | — | $19,561,159 | $15,867,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perelman Family Charitable Trust I reported a distributable amount of $16.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported $15,625,500 in grants across two grants. The amounts ranged from $62,500 to $15,563,000, with a median grant of $7,812,750. The largest listed grant was $15,563,000 to SEE 642(C) ELECTION STATEMENT in New York, NY; the other was $62,500 to ST ANN'S SCHOOL in Brooklyn, NY. Both were listed for general charitable contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists PERELMAN FAMILY TRUST COMPANY LLC as trustee.
Perelman Family Charitable Trust I's only listed officer is Perelman Family Trust Company LLC, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Perelman Family Trust Company LLC
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Perelman Family Charitable Trust I
How much does Perelman Family Charitable Trust I give each year?
Perelman Family Charitable Trust I gave $15.6M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16.6M across 6 grants.
How large is Perelman Family Charitable Trust I?
Perelman Family Charitable Trust I reported $396.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16.6M (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Perelman Family Charitable Trust I?
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 ↑
Where does Perelman Family Charitable Trust I make grants?
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
What is Perelman Family Charitable Trust I's EIN?
Perelman Family Charitable Trust I's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6501838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Perelman Family Charitable Trust I 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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