Private foundation · EIN 20-6714063 · Chatham, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Family 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: 45 grants paid, $416K total, median $3,000. 42% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
45
$416K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NJ
42%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Paper Mill PlayhouseMillburn, NJCharitable$100K
Summit Board of EducationSummiti, NJCharitable$81K
Regents of the Univ of MichiganAnn Arbor, MICharitable$50K
Columbia School of Nursing Columbia UniversityNew York, NYCharitable$25K
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MICharitable$15K
Sage EldercareSummit, NJCharitable$10K
Summit Area YMCASummit, NJCharitable$10K
Congregation Beth Hatikvah - L'dor CampaignSummit, NJCharitable$10K
Jewish Federation of Northern NjParamus, NJCharitable$6,000
Pef Endowment Fund IncNew York, NYCharitable$6,000
Colgate UniversityHamilton, NYCharitable$5,000
Soi Dog FoundationHouston, TXCharitable$5,000
Summit FoundationSummit, NJCharitable$5,000
Ukrainian Jersey CityJersey City, NJCharitable$5,000
Humane World for AnimalsWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
Magen David AdomNew York, NYCharitable$5,000
4 Paws USABoston, MACharitable$4,000
Moving TraditionsJenkintown, PACharitable$4,000
2 Hands Saving 4 PawsThomson, GACharitable$3,500
Eclc FoundationChatham, NJCharitable$3,000
FulfillNeptune Township, NJCharitable$3,000
Jewish Community Center of MiddleseEdison, NJCharitable$3,000
Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineWashington, DCCharitable$3,000
Red Leash RescueStamford, CTCharitable$3,000
Roseland Recreation Boosters Co Roseland Rec DeptRoseland, NJCharitable$3,000
Secaucus Emergency FundSecaucus, NJCharitable$3,000
The Boys & Girls Club of CliftonClifton, NJCharitable$3,000
Wildlife Soa USASalt Lake City, UTCharitable$3,000
Womanspace Dba YounityLawrenceville, NJCharitable$3,000
YMCA of Greater Charlotte NcCharlotte, NCCharitable$3,000
Jefferson Township Rescue SquadLake Hopatcong, NJCharitable$3,000
IfawYarmouth Port, MACharitable$2,500
Barret Economic Development CorpMountain Home, PACharitable$2,500
Sea SheperdWoodridge, VACharitable$2,500
EarthjusticeWashington, DCCharitable$2,500
Mv Hebrew CenterVineyard Haven, MACharitable$2,200
Mercy for AnimalsLos Angeles, CACharitable$2,000
Skyland Animal SanctuaryWantage, NJCharitable$2,000
Amnimal Legal Defense FundWashington, DCCharitable$2,000
Compassion in World FarmingNew York, NYCharitable$1,500
Mv Food PantryVineyard Haven, MACharitable$1,500
Horse Plus Humane SocietyHohenwald, TNCharitable$1,200
Seeds - Access Changes EverythingNewark, NJCharitable$1,000
White Coat WasteWashington, DCCharitable$1,000
Valley Chabad Friendship CircleWoodcliff Lake, NJCharitable$1,000

By state: New Jersey 19 · Michigan 2 · New York 5 · District of Columbia 5 · Massachusetts 4 · Pennsylvania 2

About this foundation

The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chatham, New Jersey, administered in care of Edison Investment Advisors, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Family 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 The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $416K across 45 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Family Foundation give?

New Jersey (19 grants), Michigan (2 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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