Private foundation · EIN 81-4663510 · Beverly Hills, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust

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: 23 grants paid, $616K total, median $6,000. 52% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$616K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in CA
52%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation Council of Greater LALos Angeles, CAGeneral support$200K
The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DCGeneral support$75K
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$62K
Focusing Philanthropy IncSanta Monica, CAGeneral support$50K
The American Independent FoundationWashington, DCGeneral support$50K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYGeneral support$50K
The Innocence Project IncNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Karsh Family Social Service Center IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$25K
Everytown for Gun Safety Support FundNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Wilshire Boulevard TempleLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$13K
Kukio Hoomana FundKailua Kona, HIGeneral support$10K
American Friends of Hebrew University IncNew York, NYGeneral support$6,000
Stanford UniversityRedwood City, CAGeneral support$5,000
Rise and Shine Foundation IncKansas City, MOGeneral support$5,000
Aspen Valley Hospital FoundationAspen, CAGeneral support$5,000
Saban Community ClinicLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$2,500
The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$2,500
Food Bank for New York CityNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500
Ethos IncSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$1,210
Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$800
Hillcrest Country ClubLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$500
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYGeneral support$104
Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYGeneral support$100

By state: California 12 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 7 · Hawaii 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Beverly Hills, California, administered in care of Hcvt Llp, 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 Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust 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 Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $616K across 23 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust give?

California (12 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), New York (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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