The Lynne and Howard Halpern
The Lynne and Howard Halpern is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. It supports charitable organizations, including organizations serving people with disabilities, Jewish community organizations, and groups working in cancer research and patient care.
The Lynne and Howard Halpern at a glance
In short: The Lynne and Howard Halpern gave $809K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in Michigan. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $808,900
- +176.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,556
- +142.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,853,217
- -24.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lynne and Howard Halpern
- 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: 7162 Ayrshire Lane, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Phone: (404) 255-1969
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lynne and Howard Halpern funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jarc ($754K). Together the top 10 received $807K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 77 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Michigan (93%), Florida (6%), and Georgia (1%); New York and Virginia each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lynne and Howard Halpern open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $925; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 756% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $235K (2021) to $809K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $809K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jarc Bloomfield Hills, MI | To support lives of people with disabilities in accordance with jewish values. | $753,950 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | To strengthen jewish identity, energize the relationship with israel and meet human needs that are uniquely the obligation of the jewish community | $18,400 |
| Levis JCC Boca Raton, FL | To promote and enhance jewish culture, heritage and values through educational, spiritual, social, wellness and recreational programs | $7,600 |
| The Morgan Pressel Foundation - Morgan & Friends Boca Raton, FL | To support patient care and research in the fight against breast cancer. | $7,000 |
| The Temple Atlanta, GA | To build an inclusive community, engaging in jewish learning and spirituality, and acting for social justice. | $5,800 |
| Israel Cancer Association USA Palm Beach, FL | To raise funds for fellowship grants that support cancer research. | $5,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Care West Palm Beach, FL | To help cover uncompensated expenses for patient care and specialized programs, | $3,000 |
| Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Boca Raton, FL | To support anyone in south palm Beach county who needs help, regardless of age or background. | $3,000 |
| Magen David Adom New York, NY | To provide disaster relief, ambulance, and blood services in israel. | $2,000 |
| Dance Media Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | To Fund Grants for Emerging Choreographers. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grantmaking by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,853,217 | $803,958 | $820,634 | $808,900 | 16 | $808,900 | $799,683 | $107,068 |
| 2024 | $2,463,985 | $347,678 | $301,580 | $292,380 | 14 | $292,380 | $330,778 | $122,771 |
| 2023 | $2,763,502 | $78,975 | $799,241 | $782,730 | 11 | $782,730 | $78,975 | $155,720 |
| 2022 | $3,864,148 | $977,852 | $478,125 | $462,800 | 14 | $462,800 | $964,358 | $184,725 |
| 2021 | $3,943,764 | $1,901,227 | $243,548 | $235,196 | 22 | — | $445,272 | $152,074 |
| 2020 | $1,839,425 | $673,900 | $715,944 | $706,513 | 18 | — | $542,441 | $112,286 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lynne and Howard Halpern reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations addressing disability services, Jewish community needs, cancer research and care, hospice, family services, and the arts.
JARC, the foundation’s largest listed 2025 grantee, describes its mission as enriching the lives of people with disabilities through support, relationships, and community engagement in accordance with Jewish values. The Israel Cancer Association (USA) says it raises funds for fellowship grants supporting cancer research by Israeli scientists. Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options describes its work as caring for abused, neglected, and at-risk children and people with developmental disabilities, in partnership with families and the wider community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $808,900. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $753,950, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed grant was $753,950 to JARC, for support of the lives of people with disabilities in accordance with Jewish values. Other notable grants included $18,400 to the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, $7,600 to LEVIS JCC, and $7,000 to The Morgan Pressel Foundation – Morgan & Friends.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Howard Halpern as chairman, Lynne Halpern as president, Eliot Arnovitz as secretary, and Gerry Benjamin as director.
The Lynne and Howard Halpern is led by Lynne Halpern, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynne Halpern
President
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Halpern
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerry Benjamin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eliot Arnovitz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lynne and Howard Halpern
How much does The Lynne and Howard Halpern give each year?
The Lynne and Howard Halpern gave $809K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $292K across 14 grants.
What is The Lynne and Howard Halpern's typical grant size?
The Lynne and Howard Halpern's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $50,556, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lynne and Howard Halpern that year got $925 on average.
Where does The Lynne and Howard Halpern give grants?
The Lynne and Howard Halpern gives mostly in Michigan: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (7 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Lynne and Howard Halpern give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Lynne and Howard Halpern's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Lynne and Howard Halpern's largest grantees?
The Lynne and Howard Halpern's largest 2025 grantees include Jarc ($753,950), Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County ($18,400) and Levis JCC ($7,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lynne and Howard Halpern?
The Lynne and Howard Halpern reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $809K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lynne and Howard Halpern fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations addressing disability services, Jewish community needs, cancer research and care, hospice, family services, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lynne and Howard Halpern?
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 Lynne and Howard Halpern's EIN?
The Lynne and Howard Halpern's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2502288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lynne and Howard Halpern accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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