Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust
Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust is a nonprofit organization, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $131K.
Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust gave $144K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $143,573
- -25.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $17,947
- -16.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $1,470,412
- +5.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was UJA Federation of New York ($61K). Together the top 8 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 30 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust gives
- Giving grew 81% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 210% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $192K (2022). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Donation | $61,173 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Hagerstown, MD | Donation | $35,000 |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Donation | $17,000 |
| Polish American Foundation of Connecticut New Britain, CT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc Monsey, NY | Donation | $9,000 |
| Aviv Hadash Synagogue Staten Island, NY | Donation | $5,400 |
| NYU MEDICAL Center New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Sar Shalom Inc Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,470,412 | $221,953 | $144,123 | $143,573 | 8 | — | $131,229 | — |
| 2022 | $1,392,582 | $216,209 | $193,146 | $192,246 | 9 | $192,246 | $34,961 | — |
| 2021 | $1,369,519 | $61,250 | $145,792 | $144,492 | 9 | $144,492 | $59,950 | $68,781 |
| 2020 | $1,454,061 | $190,316 | $81,736 | $79,536 | 4 | — | $85,789 | $67,747 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust is led by Robert Galpern, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robert Galpern
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Galpern
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Galpern
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Zelcer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust
How much does Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust give each year?
Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust gave $144K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2022 it gave $192K across 9 grants.
What is Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust's median grant in 2023 was $9,500, and its average grant was $17,947, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust give grants?
Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (24%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (8 grants).
Who are Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust's largest 2023 grantees include UJA Federation of New York ($61,173), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($35,000) and P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($17,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust?
Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $222K.
What is Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust's EIN?
Robert and Tamara Galpern Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6864990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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