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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $684K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation gave $684K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $342K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $683,872
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $341,936
- -50.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $341,936
- Total assets
- $12,598,214
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (99% 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 Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was See 642(C) Election Statement ($680K). Together the top 2 received $684K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $246K (2021) to $985K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $684K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See 642(C) Election Statement New York, NY | General Charitable Contribution | $680,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Contribution | $3,872 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 $648K for 2025 — 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 the 2025 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Perelman Family Trust Company LLC
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
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, 2019–2025. "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 Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation
How much does The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation give each year?
The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation gave $684K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $685K across 1 grant.
How large is The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation?
The Raymond and Ruth Perelman Foundation reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $683K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $648K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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