The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation
The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $147.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $648K. Net investment income was $247K.
The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation gave $648K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $324K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $648,404
- -5.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $324,202
- -5.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $324,202
- Total assets
- $147,831,551
- +1073.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was See 642(C) Election Statement ($647K). Together the top 2 received $648K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 19% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $246K (2021) to $985K (2022). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $648K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See 642(C) Election Statement New York, NY | General Charitable Contribution | $647,154 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Contribution | $1,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $147,831,551 | $-414,287 | $686,259 | $648,404 | 2 | $648,404 | $246,927 | $3,400,242 |
| 2025 | $12,598,214 | $3,476 | $685,000 | $683,872 | 2 | $682,622 | $3,476 | $648,404 |
| 2024 | $13,279,738 | $1,131 | $726,345 | $685,000 | 1 | $686,801 | — | $683,478 |
| 2023 | $14,004,952 | $623 | $7,625 | $714,144 | 1 | $717,956 | — | $689,757 |
| 2022 | $14,011,954 | $3 | $985,000 | $985,000 | 1 | $738,800 | $3 | $714,344 |
| 2021 | $14,996,951 | — | — | $246,200 | 1 | — | — | $738,600 |
| 2020 | $14,996,951 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $246,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.4M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation's only listed officer is Perelman Family Trust Company LLC, Trustee on every filing since 2025 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Perelman Family Trust Company LLC
Trustee
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Debra Perelman (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald O. Perelman (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation
How much does The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation give each year?
The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation gave $648K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $684K across 2 grants.
How large is The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation?
The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation reported $147.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $648K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation operate?
The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation's EIN?
The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6383353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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