Perlmeter Family Foundation
The Perlmeter Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation stated that it merged with the Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation on June 5, 2024, and transferred all its assets to that organization. It therefore appears to have wound down as a separate foundation.
Perlmeter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Perlmeter Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $562K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,249,949
- +57.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -93.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $562,487
- +2150.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $188,943
- Primary geography
- California (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 Perlmeter Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its final filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. As the filing is marked final and the foundation says it merged and transferred its assets, this is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7385 Galloway Road Suite 200, Miami, FL 33173
Phone: (858) 720-8900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perlmeter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation ($2.2M across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 163 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists recipients in Del Mar and La Jolla, California, and Cleveland, Ohio. It does not state a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Perlmeter Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 362% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 246% 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 $487K (2021) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation Del Mar, CA | See attached - grants paid by successor foundation after merger. | $1,871,063 |
| Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation Del Mar, CA | See attached - to be paid by successor foundation in 2025 | $375,886 |
| Scripps Health La Jolla, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Holy Family Hospice Cleveland, OH | General | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s EIN is 82-3620021.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $519 | $2,255,185 | $2,249,949 | 4 | $2,252,902 | — | $917,462 |
| 2023 | $27,867,085 | $21,414 | $1,454,935 | $1,424,571 | 57 | $1,440,528 | $47,807 | $1,863,672 |
| 2022 | $28,709,343 | $19,883,323 | $508,624 | $502,105 | 36 | $505,790 | $29,588 | $917,259 |
| 2021 | $9,185,807 | $42 | $524,920 | $487,000 | 32 | $487,000 | $42 | $625,039 |
| 2020 | $9,710,685 | $71,692 | $516,371 | $508,000 | 34 | — | $989,631 | $480,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perlmeter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $917K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported four grants totaling $2,249,949 in 2024. The median grant was $188,943. Its largest reported grant was $1,871,063 to Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation, with the stated purpose “SEE ATTACHED - GRANTS PAID BY SUCCESSOR FOUNDATION AFTER MERGER.” A further $375,886 to Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation was designated “TO BE PAID BY SUCCESSOR FOUNDATION IN 2025.” Other listed grants were $2,000 to Scripps Health and $1,000 to Holy Family Hospice, both for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Perlmeter as treasurer and director; Rex Perlmeter as secretary and director; Rosemary Perlmeter as president and director; and Rachel Hertzman as vice president and director. The filing states that the Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation’s board of directors is the same as the Perlmeter Family Foundation’s.
Perlmeter Family Foundation is led by Rosemary Perlmeter, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosemary Perlmeter
President & Director
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Perlmeter
Treasurer & Director
Vice President, Director & Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2022
Secretary & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rex Perlmeter
Secretary & Director
President, Director & Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2022
Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Hertzman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Albert (2020–2021) — Director
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 Perlmeter Family Foundation
How much does Perlmeter Family Foundation give each year?
Perlmeter Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 57 grants.
What is Perlmeter Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Perlmeter Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $188,943, and its average grant was $562,487, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Perlmeter Family Foundation give grants?
Perlmeter Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Del Mar, CA (2 grants).
Does Perlmeter Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Perlmeter Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from Perlmeter Family Foundation?
The foundation stated in its final filing that it made 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 ↑
How much is Perlmeter Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Perlmeter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $917K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Perlmeter Family Foundation's EIN?
Perlmeter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3620021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Perlmeter Family Foundation 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Perlmeter Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/perlmeter-family-foundation-morg_c2e40add8e3749eab7a480584d1b4a4e
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