Private foundation · EIN 11-3182539 · Lakewood, New Jersey

Goldenberg 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: 11 grants paid, $580K total, median $20K. 45% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$580K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in NJ
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Beth Feige IncBrooklyn, NYFurther religious pursuit$270K
Congoholey ShemBrooklyn, NYFurther religious pursuit$100K
Beis Joel Ohel FeigeMonroe, NYFurther religious pursuit$50K
Gateways OrgMonsey, NYFurther religious pursuits$41K
Other Misc Charitable OrgVarious, NYFurther religious pursuits$25K
Kol YehudaBrooklyn, NYFurther religious pursuit$20K
Rachem NaLakewood, NJFurther religious pursuit$20K
Mesivta of LakewoodLakewood, NJFurther religious pursuit$17K
Kochvei OhrLakewood, NJFurther religious pursuit$15K
Bnos HadassahLakewood, NJFuther religious pursuit$12K
Yeshivas Orchos ChaimLakewood, NJFurther religious pursuits$10K

By state: New York 6 · New Jersey 5

About this foundation

Goldenberg Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lakewood, New Jersey, administered in care of Harold Goldenberg, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Goldenberg 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 Goldenberg Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $580K across 11 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Goldenberg Foundation give?

New York (6 grants), New Jersey (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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