The Halperin Foundation
The James and Gayle Halperin Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 1989. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and maintains a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Key facts about The Halperin Foundation
- EIN
- 75-2294319
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,135,560
- Grants made (2024)
- 71
- Average grant
- $58,247
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $11,798,854
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation typically selects grantees through a preselected process, meaning it does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Halperin Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Halperin Foundation's 71 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (91%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (41 grants), Plano, TX (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.8M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
+62.1% YoY
Grant Count
71
+24.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
+30.1% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Arts
- Education
- Health
- International relief
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation typically selects grantees through a preselected process, meaning it does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
Average Grant
amount: $35,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Texas
- California
- Massachusetts
- Florida
These four states account for approximately 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states total.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $11,798,854
- Total revenue: $6,362,393
- Total expenses: $2,740,774
- Total liabilities: $0
Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $3.7 million in 2011 to $11.8 million in 2024.
Annual Giving Trends:
- 2020: $570,000
- 2022: $5,300,000 (highest grantmaking activity with 156 grants)
- 2023: $2,600,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,798,854 | $11,390,075 | $9,189,557 |
| Revenue | $6,547,680 | $6,362,393 | $8,427,474 |
| Expenses | $4,342,850 | $2,740,774 | $2,832,633 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,135,560 | $2,551,545 | $2,658,808 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,356,389 | $3,065,101 | $3,428,817 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,955,371 | $3,227,598 | $2,906,038 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
276 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation ($2,475,000), Bruce Wood Dance Dallas ($625,681), Kera ($200,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- James Halperin (Trustee)
- Marjorie Halperin (Trustee)
- Sharon Halperin (Trustee)
- Dagmar Byers (Principal Officer)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES HALPERIN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARJORIE HALPERIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SHARON HALPERIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation committed $23 million to the Halperin Park project in Dallas, a bridge park initiative. This significant commitment was announced alongside gifts from The Communities Foundation of Texas and The Moody Foundation.
Halperin Park Announces Significant Gifts From The Communities FoundationFrequently Asked Questions
What does The Halperin Foundation fund?
The foundation's giving priorities include: • Arts • Education • Health • International relief • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism
How do I apply for a grant from The Halperin Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2023: $4,135,560 • Total giving in 2024: $2,740,774 (expenses) • Typical award range: $250 to $2,475,000 • Average grant amount: $35,000 • Median grant amount: $10,000 • Historical grantmaking: 240 grants totaling $8.4 million across available records **Application Process:** The foundation typically selects grantees through a preselected process, meaning it does not accept unsolicited grant applications. **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Mikey's Place: $261,100
Where does The Halperin Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in: • Texas • California • Massachusetts • Florida These four states account for approximately 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states total.
What size grants does The Halperin Foundation award?
In 2024, The Halperin Foundation awarded 71 grants totaling $4.1M — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Halperin Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Halperin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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. The foundation typically selects grantees through a preselected process, meaning it does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.