Private foundation · EIN 43-1621937 · Saint Louis, Missouri

Alvin Goldfarb 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: 11 grants paid, $28M total, median $38K. 91% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$28M
Median grant
$38K
Stays in MO
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$331M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Impact NetworkSt Louis, MOManage Network of 80 nonprofitsto provide services and funding in a definedlow income minority neighborhood$12M
Community Impact NetworkSt Louis, MOInfrastructurefunds for singlefamily home development$11M
NcjwSt Louis, MOCapital Campaign forresale shop and endowment$2.6M
Historical Assn of South HavenSouth Haven, MIEndowed fundsand funds forcapital campaign$2.0M
Community Impact NetworkSt Louis, MOInfill housingand infrastructurePagedale, MO$500K
Beyond HousingSt Louis, MONew HomesIniative Payments$38K
NcjwSt Louis, MOArt work forresale shop$31K
StarSt Louis, MOEarly ChildhoodEducators$12K
Miriam Switching PostSt Louis, MOFurniture forresale shop$5,575
St Louis SymphonySt Louis, MOGeneral Operations$2,500
The Legacy CenterSt Louis, MOYouth EducationCenter$2,000

By state: Missouri 10 · Michigan 1

Giving by year

Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.

2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

About this foundation

Alvin Goldfarb Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Latest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica

Does Alvin Goldfarb 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 Alvin Goldfarb Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $28M across 11 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Alvin Goldfarb Foundation give?

Missouri (10 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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