Perl Family Foundation
Perl Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $35,100 to organizations in California, New York, and Washington, DC.
Perl Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Perl Family Foundation gave $35K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,100
- +13940.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,507
- +902.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $441,370
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (87% 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 Perl Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing names Sonya Perl as the contact for requests and describes the written statement and supporting material above.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there is no specific deadline, provided requests are received within a reasonable time prior to the fiscal year.
- Deadline
- The filing states there is no specific deadline, provided requests are received within a reasonable time prior to the…
- Contact
Application contact: Sonya Perl
Mailing address: 511 N Maple Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 398-8116
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perl Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Magen David Adom ($10K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to New York, and 4% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Perl Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $250 (2023) to $62K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Magen David Adom Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| If You Heard What I Heard Encino, CA | General Support | $3,600 |
| American Society for Yad Vashem New York, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | General Use | $3,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center W Hollywood, CA | General Use | $2,500 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $2,500 |
| The Jewish Federation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| The Survivor Mitzvah Project Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Use | $1,500 |
| Beverly Hills Police Officers Beverly Hills, CA | General Use | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $441,370 | $56,115 | $45,990 | $35,100 | 14 | $42,435 | $55,669 | $31,995 |
| 2023 | $418,425 | $15,965 | $15,694 | $250 | 1 | $10,900 | $14,015 | $29,024 |
| 2022 | $420,765 | $-1,747 | $70,088 | $62,225 | 14 | $64,375 | $2,055 | $31,037 |
| 2021 | $492,600 | $69,736 | $3,703 | — | — | — | $37,283 | $31,987 |
| 2020 | $426,567 | $41,100 | $31,103 | $27,500 | 12 | — | $11,100 | $28,171 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perl Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support or general-use awards to a range of organizations. For example, If You Heard What I Heard describes its mission as capturing and sharing the stories of grandchildren of Holocaust survivors; the American Society for Yad Vashem says it supports public education about the Holocaust and memorial activities; and City of Hope describes its mission as making hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $35,100. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. Larger awards included $10,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom; $3,600 to If You Heard What I Heard; $3,000 each to the American Society for Yad Vashem and City of Hope; and $2,500 each to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Stand With Us, The Jewish Federation, and The Survivor Mitzvah Project.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a written statement on organizational letterhead identifying the organization and stating that it is a federally recognized exempt charitable organization as the application material. It also asks for a copy of Form 900-PF attached to the RRF-1 filed with the Attorney General. Awards are restricted to organizations located in the United States that qualify as exempt charitable organizations under IRC Section 501(c)(3).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sonya Perl, director; Iris Kornberg, CFO/director; Joan Hasson, director; and Howard Kornberg, director.
Perl Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard Kornberg
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Iris Kornberg
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Hasson
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Perl
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/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 Perl Family Foundation
How much does Perl Family Foundation give each year?
Perl Family Foundation gave $35K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250 across 1 grant.
What is Perl Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Perl Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,507, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Perl Family Foundation give grants?
Perl Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (3 grants).
Does Perl Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Perl Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Perl Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Perl Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Magen David Adom ($10,000), If You Heard What I Heard ($3,600) and American Society for Yad Vashem ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Perl Family Foundation?
Perl Family Foundation reported $441K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Perl Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support or general-use awards to a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perl Family Foundation?
The 2023 filing names Sonya Perl as the contact for requests and describes the written statement and supporting material above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Perl Family Foundation's EIN?
Perl Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4164450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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