Perlman Family Foundation Inc
The foundation supports the jewish federation of northern nj and also makes grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations providing humanitarian, social service and educational needs.
Perlman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Perlman Family Foundation Inc gave $30K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,581
- -54.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,860
- -54.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,220
- Total assets
- $607,211
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Perlman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Emanu-el of Closter ($13K). Together the top 3 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Perlman Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $66K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Emanu-el of Closter CLoster, NJ | General Support | $13,256 |
| Jewish Home Foundation of North Jersey Inc Rockleigh, NJ | General Support | $11,220 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey Inc Paramus, NJ | General Support | $5,105 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $607,211 | $42,979 | $41,452 | $29,581 | 3 | $42,979 |
| 2024 | $545,264 | $110,879 | $77,280 | $65,635 | 3 | $110,879 |
| 2023 | $508,667 | $41,826 | $54,879 | $40,821 | 2 | $41,826 |
| 2022 | $495,075 | $59,368 | $27,898 | $19,095 | 3 | $59,368 |
| 2021 | $552,649 | $-59,029 | $62,446 | $46,400 | 3 | $-59,029 |
| 2020 | $464,827 | $50,058 | $77,039 | $61,473 | 5 | $50,058 |
| 2019 | $797,580 | $60,075 | $55,597 | $40,655 | 4 | $60,075 |
About Perlman Family Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Perlman Family Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Paramus, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $607K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Perlman Family Foundation Inc is led by Martin Perlman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martin Perlman
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Rubin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Metzger
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joann Hassan
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Rochlin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
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 Perlman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Perlman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Perlman Family Foundation Inc gave $30K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $66K across 3 grants.
What is Perlman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Perlman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,220, and its average grant was $9,860, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Perlman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Perlman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Perlman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Perlman Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Perlman Family Foundation Inc?
Perlman Family Foundation Inc reported $607K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $43K.
What is Perlman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Perlman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3482032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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