The Perlmeter Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Established as a tax-exempt organization in June 2018, the foundation is led by the Perlmeter family and operates as a grantmaking institution serving diverse communities across the United States and internationally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+57.9% YoY
Grant Count
4
-93.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$562K
+2150.6% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded approximately $1.4 million in grants in the most recent year, with an average grant size of $113. The foundation made 8,250 total grants in the previous year and is open to new applicants, funding approximately 12% of new applicant proposals.
Grant Range
of $113. The foundation made 8,250 total grants in the previous year and is open to new applicants, funding approximately 12% of new applicant proposals.
Average Grant
of $113. The foundation made 8,250 total grants in the previous year and is open to new applicants, funding approximately 12% of new applicant proposals.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Perlmeter Family Foundation funds projects across numerous U.S. cities and states, including major metropolitan areas such as New York, San Francisco, and Chicago. The foundation also supports international work, with documented funding in Jerusalem. Geographic coverage includes: CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WV.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $27.9 million
- Annual Expenses: Approximately $1.45 million
- Annual Revenue: $21,414
- Tax ID (EIN): 82-3620021
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $27,867,085 | $28,709,343 |
| Revenue | $519 | $21,414 | $19,883,323 |
| Expenses | $2,255,185 | $1,454,935 | $508,624 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,252,902 | $1,440,528 | $505,790 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $47,807 | $29,588 |
| Distributable Amount | $917,462 | $1,863,672 | $917,259 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes:
- Rosemary Perlmeter — President and Director
- Michael Perlmeter — Secretary and Director
- Rex Perlmeter — Treasurer and Director
- Rachel Hertzman — Vice President and Director
All directors serve without compensation and work minimal hours in their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL PERLMETER | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| REX PERLMETER | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| ROSEMARY PERLMETER | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
| RACHEL HERTZMAN | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 0.75 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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