Private foundation · EIN 37-2009380 · Newtown, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $23K. 35% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$1.5M
Median grant
$23K
Stays in PA
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mercer Street FriendsTrenton, NJTo fund the recipient's operating budget$750K
Autism Cares FoundationRichboro, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$200K
American Civil Liberties Union FoundationNew York, NYTo fund the recipient's operating budget$100K
Emily's EntourageMerion Station, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$100K
Interfaith Health & Support ServicesManahawkin, NJTo fund the recipient's operating budget$100K
The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, COTo fund the recipient's operating budget$45K
Ocean County Meals on WheelsManahawkin, NJTo fund the recipient's operating budget$35K
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$35K
St Francis Human ConcernsLong Beach Township, NJTo fund the recipient's operating budget$25K
Woodside Meals on WheelsNewtown, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$25K
Coastal Volunteers in MedicineForked River, NJTo fund the recipient's operating budget$20K
Coal Creek Meals on WheelsLafayette, COTo fund the recipient's operating budget$15K
Dogue de Bordeaux RescuePhoenix, AZTo fund the recipient's operating budget$15K
Lightshine Canine RescueWhiteclay, NETo fund the recipient's operating budget$10K
Settlement Music School of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$10K
Trenton Area Soup KitchenTrenton, NJTo fund the recipient's operating budget$10K
Big East Akita RescueToms River, NJTo fund the recipient's operating budget$5,000
Heritage ConservancyDoylestown, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$5,000
School of HonkCambridge, MATo fund the recipient's operating budget$5,000
The Miracle League of Northampton CountyPalmer, PATo fund the recipient's operating budget$5,000

By state: New Jersey 7 · Pennsylvania 7 · New York 1 · Colorado 2 · Arizona 1 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Goldman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newtown, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Goldman Family 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 Goldman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 20 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Goldman Family Foundation give?

New Jersey (7 grants), Pennsylvania (7 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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