Private foundation · EIN 81-4603670 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lori and Robert N Goodman 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: 13 grants paid, $608K total, median $25K. 69% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$608K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Agency for Israel North American CouncilNew York, NYSupport for the fund of victims of terror, which provides financial assistance to victims of the oct 7, 2023 terrorist attacks$250K
The Museum of Contemporary ArtLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$75K
Anti-Defamation LeagueLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$50K
Los Angeles Lgbt CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$40K
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYGeneral operating support$30K
Stephen Wise TempleLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$30K
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CASupport research efforts in neurosciences$25K
Homeaid America IncIrvine, CATo help recover and rebuild maui following the devastating wildfires in lahaina$25K
Wise Readers to LeadersLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$20K
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating support$18K
American Jewish World Services IncEtna, NHGeneral operating support$15K
Los Angeles Nomadic DivisionLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$15K
Westcoast Sports Associates IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$15K

By state: New York 3 · California 9 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Lori and Robert N Goodman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Robert N Goodman, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Lori and Robert N Goodman 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 Lori and Robert N Goodman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $608K across 13 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Lori and Robert N Goodman Family Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), California (9 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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