Private foundation · EIN 94-3334424 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert & Ruth Halperin 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 54 grants paid, $7.8M total, median $88K. 70% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
54
$7.8M
Median grant
$88K
Stays in CA
70%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$151M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
California Education PartnersSan Francisco, CATo support education programs$1.7M
Stanford UniversityRedwood City, CATo support education programs and facilties$1.2M
Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs IncCalabasas, CATo support long covid programs$575K
Spark SF Public SchoolsSan Francisco, CATo support education programs$375K
Global ImpactAlexandria, VATo support fund for a safer future & emerging bilingual collaborative$250K
EdvanceSan Francisco, CATo support education programs$200K
Teach Plus IncBoston, MATo support education programs$200K
JumpstartBoston, MATo support education programs$150K
Sobrato Early Academic LanguageOakland, CATo support education programs$150K
Alliance for Youth OrganizingWashington, DCTo support community organizing$125K
Groundswell FundSan Francisco, CATo support ivep$125K
Polybio Research FoundationMedford, MATo support long covid programs$125K
Alder Graduate School of EducationRedwood City, CATo support education programs$100K
Boys & Girls Clubs of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CATo support community programs$100K
Branch Alliance for Educator DversityAustin, TXTo support education programs$100K
Californians TogetherLong Beach, CATo support education programs$100K
Compass Family ServicesSan Francisco, CATo support community programs$100K
Ensemble LearningOakland, CATo support education programs$100K
Latinos for EducationBelmont, MATo support education programs$100K
National Center for Teacher ResidenciesChicago, ILTo support education programs$100K
Parent Teacher Home VisitsSacramento, CATo support education programs$100K
Partnership for Los Angeles SchoolsLos Angeles, CATo support education programs$100K
Safe & SoundSan Francisco, CATo support community programs$100K
San Francisco CASASan Francisco, CATo support community programs$100K
University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CATo support long covid programs$100K
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CATo support education programs$100K
The Education Trust-WestOakland, CATo support education programs$100K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYTo protect and promote civil rights$75K
Bend the Arc a Jewish Partnership for JusticeNew York, NYTo support funders collaborative for youth organizing$75K
United We Dream NetworkWashington, DCTo protect and promote civil rights$75K
Bank Street College of EducationNew York, NYTo support bilingual generation$75K
Aim High for High SchoolSan Francisco, CATo support education programs$50K
Chinese for Affirmative ActionSan Francisco, CATo support community programs$50K
Community InitiativesSan Francisco, CATo support california policy collaborative$50K
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NYTo protect and promote civil rights$50K
Eastside College Preparatory SchoolEast Palo Alto, CATo support education programs$50K
Homeless Prenatal ProgramSan Francisco, CATo support community programs$50K
Jamestown Community CenterSan Francisco, CATo support community programs$50K
March for Our Lives FoundationCoral Springs, FLTo protect and promote civil rights$50K
National Immigration Law CenterWashington, DCTo protect and promote civil rights$50K
New Teacher CenterSanta Cruz, CATo support education programs$50K
Partners in School InnovationSan Francisco, CATo support education programs$50K
Pflag IncWashington, DCTo protect and promote civil rights$50K
San Francisco Parent CoalitionSan Francisco, CATo support education programs$50K
Family Connections CentersSan Francisco, CATo support community programs$25K
Hamilton FamiliesSan Francisco, CATo support community programs$25K
Instituto Familiar de LA RazaSan Francisco, CATo support community programs$25K
Making Waves AcademyRichmond, CATo support education programs$25K
Ten StrandsSan Rafael, CATo support education programs$25K
Oakland Public Education FundOakland, CATo support education programs$6,192
Leadership Counsel for Justice and AccountabilityFresno, CATo support community programs$3,600
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CATo support community programs$2,400
Los Amigos de Manzanita SeedOakland, CATo support education programs$1,500
Christ Church East BayBerkeley, CATo support community programs$1,350

By state: California 38 · Massachusetts 4 · District of Columbia 4 · New York 4 · Virginia 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Robert & Ruth Halperin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert & Ruth Halperin Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Robert & Ruth Halperin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $7.8M across 54 grants, a median of $88K.

Where does Robert & Ruth Halperin Foundation give?

California (38 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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