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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 93-3867289

Fieldcrest Aspiration Foundation

A private foundation in Del Mar, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 46 grants and $2.3 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

2 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $2,340,901

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $26,005,941
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,871,063

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $26,995,685

Grants paid in 2025

46 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Jewish Community FoundationSan Diego, CA

    General

    $451,044
  2. Raymond James Donor Advised FundCoral Gables, FL

    General

    $359,976
  3. National Conflict Resolution CenterSan Diego, CA

    General

    $200,953
  4. Union for Reform JudaismNew York, NY

    Camp harlam

    $153,648
  5. San Diego FoundationSan Diego, CA

    General

    $149,066
  6. University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    General

    $99,092
  7. Boston Symphony Orchestra IncBoston, MA

    General

    $52,815
  8. North Star FundNew York, NY

    General

    $50,832
  9. Planned ParenthoodWashington, DC

    General

    $50,832
  10. The Clear FundOakland, CA

    General

    $50,832
  11. Institute of Jewish Spirituality IncNew York, NY

    General

    $50,327
  12. La Jolla PlayhouseLa Jolla, CA

    General

    $49,991
  13. Friends of the Israel Movement for Progressive JudaismBeverly Hills, CA

    General

    $29,955
  14. UjanyNew York, NY

    General

    $29,955
  15. Innocence ProjectNew York, NY

    General

    $25,416
  16. National Coalition Against CensorshipNew York, NY

    General

    $25,416
  17. Sustained LeadersFort Worth, TX

    General

    $25,416
  18. Uplift EducationDallas, TX

    General

    $25,416
  19. Foundation for Jewish CampNew York, NY

    General

    $25,364
  20. Social Innov Labunited Way DallasEmporia, KS

    General

    $25,082
  21. Social Ventures Partners - DallasDallas, TX

    General

    $25,082
  22. Towers of ExcellenceChicago, IL

    General

    $25,082
  23. Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NY

    General

    $24,992
  24. American Jewish World Service IncNew York, NY

    General

    $24,963
  25. Foundation for Jewish Camp IncNew York, NY

    General

    $24,963
  26. Hias IncSilver Spring, MD

    General

    $24,963
  27. SolidaireSeattle, WA

    General

    $24,522
  28. T'ruahNew York, NY

    General

    $20,054
  29. Hebrew Union CollegeNew York, NY

    General

    $19,970
  30. J Street Education Fund IncWashington, DC

    General

    $19,970
  31. Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Inc Pittsfield JewishPittsfield, MA

    General

    $19,970
  32. New Israel FundNew York, NY

    General

    $19,970
  33. Metropolitan OperaNew York, NY

    General

    $15,203
  34. Pef Israel Endowment Funds IncNew York, NY

    Polyphony education

    $15,203
  35. Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires IncGT Barrington, MA

    General

    $15,203
  36. Central Conference of American RabbisNew York City, NY

    General

    $14,977
  37. Dayenu Shelters AmericaRiverside, CA

    General

    $12,751
  38. Berkshire Bounty IncGreat Barrington, MA

    General

    $12,750
  39. Hevreh of Southern BerkshireGT Barrington, MA

    General

    $10,299
  40. IsraaidPalo Alto, CA

    General

    $9,985
  41. Israel Policy ForumNew York, NY

    General

    $5,454
  42. Hillel InternationalWashington, DC

    Atra: center for rabbinic innovation national

    $5,395
  43. New York Choral SocietyNew York, NY

    General

    $5,395
  44. New York Public RadioNew York, NY

    General

    $5,395
  45. Scripps HealthLa Jolla, CA

    General

    $5,000
  46. Temple Ner TamidBloomfield, NJ

    General

    $1,962

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $215,10133% of the total
  2. International aid5 grants $95,40415% of the total
  3. Arts and culture3 grants $73,41311% of the total
  4. Education2 grants $50,8328% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $50,4988% of the total
  6. Civil rights2 grants $50,4088% of the total
  7. 4 other causes6 grants $108,55017% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California10 grants $1,058,669
  2. New York18 grants $537,527
  3. Florida1 grant $359,976
  4. Massachusetts4 grants $100,738
  5. District of Columbia3 grants $76,197
  6. Texas3 grants $75,914
  7. Illinois1 grant $25,082
  8. Kansas1 grant $25,082
  9. Maryland1 grant $24,963
  10. Washington1 grant $24,522

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Michael Perlmeter Co Sheppard MulliTREASURER, DIRECTOR Hours 0.75Pay $0
  • Rex Perlmeter Co Sheppard MullinSECRETARY, DIRECTOR Hours 0.75Pay $0
  • Rosemary Perlmeter Co Sheppard MullPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Hours 0.75Pay $0
  • Rachel Hertzman Co Sheppard MullinVICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Hours 0.75Pay $0

The return

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