Private foundation · EIN 25-6060720 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Halpern Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $68K total, median $1,875. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$68K
Median grant
$1,875
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

Letter from the soliciting organization Contact: 1012 Highmont Rd, Pittsburgh, Pa, 4122984368

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater PghPittsburgh, PACommunity$42K
Tree of Life IncPittburgh, PACommunity$20K
The Kelly Writers HousePhiladelphia, PACommunity$2,500
Jewish Family Childrens Svc-Food PaPittsburgh, PACommunity$1,250
East End Cooperative MinistryPittsburgh, PACommunity$1,250
Greater Pgh Community Food BankDuquesne, PACommunity$1,250

About this foundation

Halpern Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1956. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Halpern Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Halpern Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $68K across 6 grants, a median of $1,875.

Where does Halpern Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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