Private foundation · EIN 94-3152524 · Anchorage, Alaska

Gottstein 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: 55 grants paid, $278K total, median $5,000. 53% of grants stayed in Alaska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
55
$278K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in AK
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of United HatzalahNew York, NYProgram Support$18K
One FamilySt Paul, MNThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$15K
American Friends of Magen David AdoNew York, NYProgram Support$15K
American Friends of Leket IsraelTeaneck, NJThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$10K
American Friends of Bat MelechLakewood, NJThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$10K
American Friends of Letet HumanitarSomersworth, NHThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$10K
Innovation AfricaBoston, MAProgram Support$10K
American Friends of Livnot U'lehibaHighland Park, NJProgram Support$10K
Lantos FoundationConcord, NHProgram Support$10K
MazonAlbert Lea, MNProgram Support$10K
Beans CafeAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$9,000
Children's LunchboxAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$8,000
Food Bank of AlaskaAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$8,000
Covenant HouseAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$7,500
AwaicAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$7,500
Brother Francis ShelterAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$7,000
Clare HouseAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$7,000
Koby Mandell FoundationTenafly, NJProgram Support$7,000
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, ALThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$5,000
Stand Up for KidsDecatur, GAThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$5,000
Birthright IsraelNew York, NYThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$5,000
StandwithusLos Angeles, CAThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$5,000
Pa'amonim USABrooklyn, NYThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$5,000
American Friends of Orr ShalomJanesville, WIThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$5,000
American Friends of NatalNew York, NYProgram Support$5,000
Friends of Israel Disabled Vet-BeitNew York, NYProgram Support$5,000
Pef Israel Endwmnt F-Erez FdnNew York, NYProgram Support$5,000
Brothers for LifeSeattle, WAProgram Support$5,000
American Friends of Sunrise IsraelOceanside, NYProgram Support$5,000
Friends of Hagal Shelim StanleyBoston, MAProgram Support$5,000
Zero to ThreeWashington, DCProgram Support$5,000
United Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$4,000
Congregation Beth SholomAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$4,000
Alaska Center for the Performing ArAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$4,000
Catholic Social ServicesAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$3,500
Alaska Public MediaAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$3,000
Thread AlaskaAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$2,500
Boys Girls Club AlaskaAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$2,500
Standng Together Against RapeAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$2,500
Ua FoundationAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$2,500
Alaska Native Justice CenterAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$2,500
Anchorage Museum FoundationAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$2,000
Alaska Junior TheaterAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$2,000
Friends of the LibraryAnchorage, AKProgram Support$2,000
Seward Sea Life CenterSeward, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$1,500
Alaska Native Heritage CenterAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$1,500
Anchorage Library FoundationAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$1,000
Alaska Youth for Environmental ActiAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$1,000
Anchorage Park FoundationAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$1,000
Alaskan Animal Rescue and FriendsAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$1,000
Alaska Dressage AssociationAnchorage, AKThe grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose.$1,000
See StoriesAnchorage, AKProgram Support$1,000
Alaska Junior TheaterAnchorage, AKProgram support check returned.
American Friends of Letet HumanitarSomersworth, NHProgram support check returned.
Innovation AfricaBoston, MAProgram support check returned.

By state: Alaska 29 · New York 8 · New Jersey 4 · Minnesota 2 · New Hampshire 3 · Massachusetts 3

About this foundation

Gottstein Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Anchorage, Alaska, administered in care of B J Gottstein, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Gottstein 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 Gottstein Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $278K across 55 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Gottstein Family Foundation give?

Alaska (29 grants), New York (8 grants), New Jersey (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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