The Halperin Foundation
The Halperin Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 71 grants totaling $4,135,560, including support for organizations working in areas such as public greenspace, food access, the arts, education, and recovery services.
The Halperin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Halperin Foundation gave $4.1M across 71 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Texas. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,135,560
- +62.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 71
- +24.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,247
- +30.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $11,798,854
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (28 of 70, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% 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 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: 2801 W Airport Freeway, Dallas, TX 75261
Phone: (214) 528-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Halperin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
276 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 241 grants of 276 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, followed by Arizona at 4%, Massachusetts at 2%, and California and New York at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Halperin Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 70 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $97K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 168% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 $570K (2020) to $4.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 71 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $2,475,000 |
| Bruce Wood Dance Dallas Dallas, TX | General Support | $625,681 |
| Kera Dallas, TX | General Support | $200,000 |
| Alcor Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $150,000 |
| Norman Rockwell Museum Stockbridge, MA | General Support | $55,000 |
| Resource Center Dallas, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Stew Pot Dallas, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Middlesex School Concord, MA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Stanford School of Medicine Stanford, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $11,798,854 | $6,547,680 | $4,342,850 | $4,135,560 | 71 | $4,135,560 | $1,356,389 | $3,955,371 |
| 2023 | $11,390,075 | $6,362,393 | $2,740,774 | $2,551,545 | 57 | $2,551,545 | $3,065,101 | $3,227,598 |
| 2022 | $9,189,557 | $8,427,474 | $2,832,633 | $2,658,808 | 78 | $2,658,808 | $3,428,817 | $2,906,038 |
| 2021 | $7,980,867 | $21,089,948 | $1,709,920 | $1,541,982 | 43 | $1,541,982 | $3,110,611 | $2,657,748 |
| 2020 | $4,197,123 | $4,369,806 | $601,116 | $569,562 | 27 | — | $161,646 | $1,710,423 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Halperin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.0M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation says it works to develop greenspace and catalyze infrastructure reinvestment in Southern Dallas communities. North Texas Food Bank says it works to close the hunger gap in North Texas, while Sammons Center for the Arts says it supports local performing artists, arts groups, audiences, and arts education.
Other 2024 recipients include Nexus Recovery Center, which describes its work as supporting women and families seeking healthy, resilient lives; Middlesex School, which describes its approach as rigorous intellectual, physical, creative, and ethical education; and American Numismatic Association, which says it advances knowledge and interest in numismatics.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 71 grants totaling $4,135,560. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,475,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants listed were $2,475,000 to Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation, $625,681 to Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, $200,000 to KERA, and $150,000 to ALCOR. Each was designated for general support.
Other listed 2024 awards included $55,000 to Norman Rockwell Museum; $50,000 each to Resource Center, North Texas Food Bank, and The Stewpot; and $30,000 each to Middlesex School and Stanford School of Medicine. The foundation also gave $25,000 to American Numismatic Association and $25,000 to Nexus Recovery Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Halperin as president and Marjorie Halperin and Sharon Halperin as vice presidents.
The Halperin Foundation is led by James Halperin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Halperin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Halperin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Halperin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Halperin Foundation
How much does The Halperin Foundation give each year?
The Halperin Foundation gave $4.1M across 71 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 57 grants.
What is The Halperin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Halperin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $58,247, across 71 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Halperin Foundation that year got $97K on average.
Where does The Halperin Foundation give grants?
The Halperin Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (41 grants), Plano, TX (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Halperin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Halperin Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (71 of 71) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Halperin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Halperin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation ($2,475,000), Bruce Wood Dance Dallas ($625,681) and Kera ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Halperin Foundation?
The Halperin Foundation reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Halperin Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation says it works to develop greenspace and catalyze infrastructure reinvestment in Southern Dallas communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The 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 The Halperin Foundation's EIN?
The Halperin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2294319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The 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 September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Halperin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-halperin-foundation-morg_b2f8c5d87f7247feae0046639dc290c0
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