Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation
The Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California, and files as a Form 990-PF private foundation. Its 2024 grants supported education programs, long COVID programs, community organizing, and other stated purposes.
Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation gave $7.8M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $145K), mostly in California. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,810,042
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $144,630
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $87,500
- Total assets
- $151,374,008
- -8.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (6 of 54, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation
- 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: One Lombard Street 305, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 834-9934
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Education Partners ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $5.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
266 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 107 grants of 266 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 79% of grant dollars. Massachusetts received 7%, Washington, DC, and New York each received 4%, and Virginia received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 54 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $88K; repeat grants $152K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.8M (2023) to $8.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $7.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Education Partners San Francisco, CA | To Support Education Programs | $1,745,000 |
| Stanford University Redwood City, CA | To Support Education Programs and Facilties | $1,200,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc Calabasas, CA | To Support Long Covid Programs | $575,000 |
| Spark SF Public Schools San Francisco, CA | To Support Education Programs | $375,000 |
| Global Impact Alexandria, VA | To support fund for a safer future & emerging bilingual collaborative | $250,000 |
| Edvance San Francisco, CA | To Support Education Programs | $200,000 |
| Teach Plus Inc Boston, MA | To Support Education Programs | $200,000 |
| Jumpstart Boston, MA | To Support Education Programs | $150,000 |
| Sobrato Early Academic Language Oakland, CA | To Support Education Programs | $150,000 |
| Alliance for Youth Organizing Washington, DC | To Support Community Organizing | $125,000 |
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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 | $151,374,008 | $9,025,374 | $9,345,575 | $7,810,042 | 54 | $8,557,999 | $8,257,404 | $7,549,559 |
| 2023 | $164,727,257 | $5,957,331 | $8,552,787 | $6,774,410 | 57 | $7,425,716 | $4,894,396 | $7,066,561 |
| 2022 | $138,997,994 | $4,616,365 | $9,633,585 | $8,231,090 | 61 | $8,822,466 | $4,263,642 | $7,564,872 |
| 2021 | $182,688,380 | $9,712,737 | $8,853,691 | $7,632,390 | 52 | $8,172,658 | $9,331,327 | $8,885,051 |
| 2020 | $175,349,374 | $5,365,979 | $8,426,130 | $7,228,390 | 42 | — | $4,781,612 | $8,211,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education programs, long COVID programs, and community organizing. Examples of supported organizations span education, health research, and social justice.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Spark SF Public Schools says it builds private financial support and partnerships to help ensure SFUSD students have access to quality instruction and equitable supports. Teach Plus says it empowers teachers to take leadership on policy and practice issues advancing student success. Groundswell Fund says it strengthens U.S. movements for reproductive and social justice by resourcing intersectional grassroots organizing. PolyBio Research Foundation says it works to transform how complex chronic conditions, including long COVID, are studied, diagnosed, and treated.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $7,810,042. Grants ranged from $1,350 to $1,745,000, with a median of $87,500.
The largest reported grants included $1,745,000 to California Education Partners and $1,200,000 to Stanford University, both for education programs; $575,000 to Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc for long COVID programs; and $375,000 to Spark SF Public Schools for education programs. Other grants included $250,000 to Global Impact for the Fund for a Safer Future and Emerging Bilingual Collaborative, $200,000 each to Edvance and Teach Plus Inc for education programs, and $125,000 each to Alliance for Youth Organizing for community organizing, Groundswell Fund for IVEP, and PolyBio Research Foundation for long COVID programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Philip W Halperin as president, Peggy Anne Dow as secretary, and Maurine S Halperin as director.
Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation is led by Philip W. Halperin, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip W. Halperin
President
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Maurine S. Halperin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Anne Dow
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julie Kidd (2020–2022) — Executive 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Philip W Halperin (President).
Frequently asked questions about Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation
How much does Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation give each year?
Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation gave $7.8M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.8M across 57 grants.
What is Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $87,500, and its average grant was $144,630, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation that year got $88K on average.
Where does Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation give grants?
Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (20 grants), Oakland, CA (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Education Programs" (25 grants), "To Support Community Programs" (13 grants) and "To Protect and Promote Civil Rights" (6 grants).
Who are Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include California Education Partners ($1,745,000), Stanford University ($1,200,000) and Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc ($575,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation?
Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation reported $151.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education programs, long COVID programs, and community organizing. Examples of supported organizations span education, health research, and social justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation?
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 ↑
What is Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3334424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert and Ruth Halperin 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 October 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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