Private foundation · EIN 27-2968092 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Goldhirsh Yellin 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: 45 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
45
$2.8M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$44M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Israel FriendsNew York, NY2nd of 3 payments$450K
Brothers for LifeSeattle, WAEmergency support for israel$200K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CAFinal payment toward pledge$150K
Friends of the IdfNew York, NYGeneral operating support$125K
Stop AntisemitismEncino, CAGeneral operating support$115K
University of Pennsylvania HillelPhiladelphia, PAStudent programming$105K
Jewish Federation of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAIsrael in crisis$100K
Johns Hopkins-Dr Green ResearchBaltimore, MDFinal payment$100K
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CAFinal payment on pledge$75K
University of Pennsylvania Katz CenterPhiladelphia, PAAnti-semitism fund$75K
University of Pennsylvania Katz CenterPhiladelphia, PAJewish history fund$75K
Friends of United HatzalahNew York, NYFor purchase of ambucycles and related supplies, 1st of 2 pymts$65K
Jewish Federation of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CANova festival support (3rd award)$60K
Jewish Federation of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CANova festival support (2nd award)$59K
American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NYEmergency support for israel - matching$50K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIFinal payment - inscriptions of israel/palestine project$50K
Ian's Friends FoundationAtlanta, GAPediatric brain tumor research 1st of 2 payments$50K
Ian's Friends FoundationAtlanta, GAPediatric brain tumor research 2nd of 2 payments$50K
Israel FriendsNew York, NYFirst of two payments$50K
Jewish Federation of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CASupport for nova festival exhibit in la$50K
Jewish National FundRockville Cener, NYHashomer hachadash designation$50K
Johns Hopkins-Dr Green ResearchBaltimore, MDPartial payment of 2024 payment$50K
Johns Hopkins-Dr Jackson ResearBaltimore, MDPartial payment of 3rd of 5 payments$50K
Phase One FoundationLos Angeles, CAGala sponsorship$50K
Wilshire Boulevard TempleLos Angeles, CARabbi leder retirement gala, 1st of 2 pymts$50K
Israel Guide Dogs for the BlindWarrington, PAGuide dog & ptsd partnerships, 5th of 10 payments$43K
Milken Community SchoolLos Angeles, CAScholarship fund support 2nd of 4 pymts$40K
United in HarmonyLos Angeles, CAGala support$40K
Wilshire Boulevard TempleLos Angeles, CABrawerman scholarship fund 2nd of 7 pymts$36K
US Friends of the Wiener Holocaust LibraryOakland, CAEducation initiative$32K
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$30K
Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGala - general operating support$30K
Yo San UniversityLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$30K
Organization for Social Media SafetyWest Hills, CAGala support$25K
Phase One FoundationLos Angeles, CAGala appeal gift$25K
Wilshire Boulevard TempleLos Angeles, CABrawerman 25th anniversary$25K
American Friends of Sheba Medical CenterLos Angeles, CAGala support$20K
CoachartLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support - gala$15K
Jewish Funder's NetworkNew York, NYJewish venture philanthropy fund - gen operating support$15K
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of LALos Angeles, CAGala fundraiser$10K
Organization for Social Media SafetyWest Hills, CAGala support$10K
Temple Beth AmLos Angeles, CATribute$10K
Episcopal Preaching FoundationSpringfield, NJContribution$5,000
HudsoniaAnnandale, NYContribution$5,000
The Giving Group CommunityLos Angeles, CAMembership dues$5,000

By state: California 25 · New York 8 · Pennsylvania 4 · Washington 1 · Maryland 3 · Georgia 2

About this foundation

Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Elizabeth Goldhirsh, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Goldhirsh Yellin 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 Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 45 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation give?

California (25 grants), New York (8 grants), Pennsylvania (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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