The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family
The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family is a private foundation, based in New Hyde Park, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $640K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $187K. Net investment income was $44K.
The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family at a glance
In short: The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family gave $187K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $186,803
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,350
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $639,695
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jacob's Pillow ($50K). Together the top 8 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 37 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 531% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $187K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob's Pillow Becket, MA | General Fund | $50,003 |
| Dancers Responding to AIDS New York, NY | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Body Traffic Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $32,500 |
| Holocust Museum LA Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Project Angel Food Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $15,000 |
| USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Streb Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Upper East Side Hatzolah New York, NY | General Fund | $1,800 |
Ready to take the next step with The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $639,695 | $244,524 | $189,773 | $186,803 | 8 | $187,778 | $43,624 | $35,359 |
| 2024 | $571,634 | $155,506 | $179,750 | $178,000 | 7 | $178,925 | $24,340 | $29,264 |
| 2023 | $585,693 | $338,120 | $53,650 | $51,900 | 10 | $52,825 | $4,495 | $18,651 |
| 2022 | $301,223 | $199,441 | $167,750 | $166,000 | 4 | $166,925 | $1,116 | $14,916 |
| 2021 | $269,532 | $62,093 | $63,400 | $61,800 | 8 | $62,650 | $1,343 | $16,431 |
| 2020 | $270,839 | $79,556 | $38,550 | $37,000 | 4 | — | $3,806 | $11,788 |
| 2019 | $229,833 | $55,080 | $50,053 | $48,500 | 7 | — | $22,660 | $11,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family is led by Gerry Alpert, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerry Alpert
President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Alpert
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Alpert
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Alpert
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family
How much does The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family give each year?
The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family gave $187K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $178K across 7 grants.
What is The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family's typical grant size?
The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $23,350, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family give grants?
The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family's top state is California, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (29%) and Massachusetts (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family's largest grantees?
The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family's largest 2025 grantees include Jacob's Pillow ($50,003), Dancers Responding to AIDS ($50,000) and Body Traffic ($32,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family?
The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family reported $640K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family's EIN?
The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4633735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Michael and Lori Milken Family
Santa Monica, CA
The foundation supports education, health care and medical research, higher education, and cultural programs, with 93% of its 2024 grant dollars going to California recipients. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20 million, with a median of $5,000. It accepts requests beyond preselected organizations and asks applicants to submit a brief written statement and supporting materials.
Assets
$401.7M
Grants
86
Total Given
$26.1M
The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The Howard Gilman Foundation supports New York City-based performing arts organizations, presenters, venues, and sector service organizations, primarily with flexible general operating support and other organizational needs. In 2024, grants ranged from $250 to $750,000, with a median of $35,000.
Assets
$630.1M
Grants
392
Total Given
$27.8M
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds work in affordable housing and homelessness, community resilience and power, as well as social services, education, arts and conservation, with a focus on marginalized Marin County residents and some broader U.S. and international grantmaking. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though amounts varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Helen D Rodbell - Alpert Family down — hundreds of funders to go?