The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc
The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hollywood, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable, educational, and religious organizations, including organizations in Florida, New York, New Jersey, and California.
The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc gave $171K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $171,389
- -46.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,194
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,286
- Total assets
- $77,537
- +0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (10 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% 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 The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Ari Pearl
Mailing address: 3324 Hollywood Oaks Drive, Hollywood, FL 33312
Phone: (305) 747-6408
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Hollywood Pre School ($18K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 173 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 25% to New York, 19% to New Jersey, and 3% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 32 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $42K (2020) to $318K (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Hollywood Pre School Hollywood, FL | Educational | $18,316 |
| Hatzalah of South Florida Miami, FL | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Kolel NER Naftoli Elizabeth, NJ | Educational | $13,500 |
| Young Israel of Hollywood Hollywood, FL | Religious | $13,150 |
| Giving Is Loving Davie, FL | Charitable | $10,300 |
| Hollywood Community Kollel Hollywood, FL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Our Place Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Biala Institutions Berkley, NY | Educational | $8,350 |
| Aish Gesher for Women Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $7,000 |
| YJP Los Olas Ft Lauderdale, FL | Religious | $6,100 |
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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 | $77,537 | $177,048 | $176,789 | $171,389 | 33 | $171,389 | $48 | $93 |
| 2023 | $77,278 | $217,774 | $318,479 | $317,979 | 44 | $317,979 | — | $2,387 |
| 2022 | $177,983 | $224,500 | $140,965 | $140,640 | 41 | $140,640 | — | $2,384 |
| 2021 | $94,448 | $95,721 | $101,298 | $96,699 | 28 | $96,699 | — | $64 |
| 2020 | $100,025 | $40,000 | $48,758 | $41,853 | 27 | — | — | $120 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $93 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations described by the grantees as providing education, religious activities, charitable assistance, and social services. For example, Heichal Hatorah says it provides religious and secular education to high school boys; Chai Lifeline describes its work as supporting children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss; and Tomchei Tzedaka says it provides financial assistance to qualifying needy families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $171,389. Grants ranged from $360 to $18,316, with a median of $4,286. Its largest grants included $18,316 to West Hollywood Pre School for educational purposes; $18,000 to Hatzalah of South Florida for charitable purposes; $13,500 to Kolel Ner Naftoli for educational purposes; and $13,150 to Young Israel of Hollywood for religious purposes. Other notable awards included $10,300 to Giving Is Loving, $10,000 each to Hollywood Community Kollel and Our Place, and $8,350 to Biala Institutions.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: It accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a letter with details of the request to Ari Pearl. Awards must conform to the foundation charter. Deadline: None.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ari Pearl is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc is led by Ari Pearl, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ari Pearl
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc
How much does The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc give each year?
The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc gave $171K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $318K across 44 grants.
What is The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,286, and its average grant was $5,194, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc give grants?
The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (25%) and New Jersey (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (6 grants), Hollywood, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (4 grants).
Does The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants), "Educational" (13 grants) and "Religious" (5 grants).
Who are The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include West Hollywood Pre School ($18,316), Hatzalah of South Florida ($18,000) and Kolel NER Naftoli ($13,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc?
The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc reported $78K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $171K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations described by the grantees as providing education, religious activities, charitable assistance, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc?
The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4001568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Ari & Cheryl Pearl Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ari-and-cheryl-pearl-foundation-inc-morg_9574cab4c54a4d67b2aa21da2b9cc608
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