Private foundation · EIN 36-3730772 · Highland Park, Illinois

Peter and Carol Goldman 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: 63 grants paid, $490K total, median $2,500. 71% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
63
$490K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IL
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.5M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 40 of 63 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LAGeneral support$105K
Donor Advised Charitable Giving IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$102K
Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$72K
Gi Research FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$25K
Shirley Ryan Ability LabChicago, ILGeneral support$15K
The Josselyn CenterNorthfield, ILGeneral support$15K
ADL MidwestChicago, ILGeneral support$10K
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLUChicago, ILGeneral support$10K
Scleroderma FoundationDanvers, MAGeneral support$7,900
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, ILGeneral support$6,200
Ravinia Festival AssociationHighland Park, ILGeneral support$5,045
Access LivingChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
College Bound OpportunitiesRiverwoods, ILGeneral support$5,000
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Illinois Holocaust MuseumSkokie, ILGeneral support$5,000
Jcfs ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NYGeneral support$5,000
Northshore University HealthsystemEvanston, ILGeneral support$5,000
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Planned ParenthoodChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Makom SolelHighland Park, ILGeneral support$4,750
Genesys Works ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral support$3,500
Holocaust Museum of NaplesNaples, FLGeneral support$3,500
Les Turner ALS FoundationSkokie, ILGeneral support$3,250
Jewish United FundChicago, ILGeneral support$3,000
Northern Il Food BankWaukegan, ILGeneral support$3,000
Urban GatewaysChicago, ILGeneral support$3,000
Chicago Public MediaChicago, ILGeneral support$2,500
Israel Parasport CenterNorthfield, ILGeneral support$2,500
Lurie Children's HospitalChicago, ILGeneral support$2,500
Pro Publica IncNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500
Cancer Wellness CenterNorthbrook, ILGeneral support$2,000
Naples Botanical GardenNaples, FLGeneral support$2,000
American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, GAGeneral support$1,000
Camp Thunderbird Charitable FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$1,000
Chicago Maritime MuseumChicago, ILGeneral support$1,000
Digestive Health FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$1,000
Highland Park Community FoundationHighland Park, ILGeneral support$1,000

By state: Illinois 45 · Louisiana 1 · California 2 · New York 4 · Massachusetts 1 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Peter and Carol Goldman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Highland Park, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Peter and Carol Goldman 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 Peter and Carol Goldman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $490K across 63 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Peter and Carol Goldman Family Foundation give?

Illinois (45 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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