How to apply
NONE Contact: Amy Lyons, 182 Howard Street Suite 8, San Francisco, Ca, 4157448787 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 123 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $8.8M; Part I reports $11M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Childrens HealthPalo Alto, CA | To create a new endowment called the goldman autism fund to support the stanford early intervention program for autism | $1.7M |
| EpacenterEast Palo Alto, CA | General support | $1.4M |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Childrens HealthPalo Alto, CA | Early support program for autism | $502K |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsWashington, DC | Unrestricted contribution to the together for the arts endowment campaign | $500K |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncWashington, DC | Youth power fund | $250K |
| Congregation Emanu-ElSan Francisco, CA | Emanu-el next: investing for our jewish future | $250K |
| Congregation Emanu-ElSan Francisco, CA | Emanu-el next: investing for our jewish future | $250K |
| Jewish Community Federation of SF Marin Peninsula & Sonoma CountiesSan Francisco, CA | 2024 annual campaign | $250K |
| San Francisco SymphonySan Francisco, CA | Dsh renovation and treasure island concept | $250K |
| Articlegroup Org IncLos Angeles, CA | "save the humans" climate communications program | $225K |
| Find Your Light FoundationLos Angeles, CA | General support | $200K |
| Immigrant Legal Resource CenterSan Francisco, CA | United coalition for immigration services | $200K |
| Jewish Community Federation of SF Marin Peninsula & Sonoma CountiesSan Francisco, CA | Replenish daf for lorain school steam education endowments | $156K |
| San Francisco SymphonySan Francisco, CA | 2024 annual grant | $150K |
| Bay Area Cancer ConnectionsSan Mateo, CA | 30th anniversary founders fund | $100K |
| Center for Carbon RemovalWashington, DC | General support | $100K |
| Jewish Community Federation of SF Marin Peninsula & Sonoma CountiesSan Francisco, CA | Contribution to the aaron goldman philanthropic fund | $100K |
| MuttvilleKansas City, MO | Capital campaign | $100K |
| Peninsula Open Space TrustPalo Alto, CA | 2024 annual grant | $100K |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeColorado Springs, CO | Endowment to fund a u.s. olympic athlete endowment | $100K |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing FundSan Francisco, CA | 2024 annual grant | $75K |
| Hope ServicesSan Jose, CA | Mental health & social-emotional learning programs | $75K |
| Ravenswood Education FoundationEast Palo Alto, CA | Certificated arts teachers and teacher talent initiative for rcsd | $75K |
| Redwood City Education FoundationRedwood City, CA | Mental health & social-emotional learning programs | $75K |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CA | Sponsorship of bing fling 2025 | $75K |
| American National Red CrossWashington, DC | 2024 annual grant for disaster relief in united states | $50K |
| California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CA | 2024 annual grant | $50K |
| EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA | Climate and energy program | $50K |
| Environmental Law Alliance WorldwideEugene, OR | Climate program | $50K |
| Illuminate the ArtsSan Francisco, CA | Support for free concerts at the golden gate bandshell for the 2024 season | $50K |
| KaraPalo Alto, CA | Mental health & social-emotional learning programs | $50K |
| Mindful Life ProjectRichmond, CA | Mental health & social-emotional learning | $50K |
| OdcSan Francisco, CA | Development capacity grant | $50K |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music IncSan Francisco, CA | Distinguished professorship for michael tilson thomas | $50K |
| Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA | India basin waterfront park initiative, specifically to support the first two years of the live events series, presenting a series of 6 to… | $50K |
| Union of Concerned Scientists IncBerkeley, CA | Support for various climate focused programs | $50K |
| American Jewish World Service IncNew York, NY | 2024 annual grant for general support and disaster relief and development | $40K |
| Arthouse StudioSan Jose, CA | Mental health & social emotional learning programs | $35K |
| Jasper Ridge FarmWoodside, CA | Mental health & social-emotional learning programs | $35K |
| San Francisco Botanical Garden Society at Strybing ArboretumSan Francisco, CA | Flower piano 2024 | $35K |
| Jewish Vocational & Career Counseling ServiceSan Francisco, CA | 2024 annual grant | $30K |
| Theatreworks Silicon ValleyRedwood City, CA | 2024 annual grant | $30K |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco Marin & PeninsulaSan Francisco, CA | 2024 annual grant | $25K |
| Kqed IncSan Francisco, CA | 2024 annual grant | $25K |
| LifemovesMenlo Park, CA | 2024 annual grant | $25K |
| Lupus Research Alliance IncNew York, NY | 2024 annual grant | $25K |
| Mercury Soul IncBurlingame, CA | 2024 annual grant | $25K |
| Partners in Health a Nonprofit CorporationBoston, MA | 2024 annual grant | $25K |
| Stern Grove Festival AssociationSan Francisco, CA | 2024 annual grant | $25K |
| World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC | 2024 annual grant for the middle east program | $25K |
| Ambition AngelsEast Palo Alto, CA | Midpeninsula outreach and expansion efforts | $20K |
| Jewish Community Federation of SF Marin Peninsula & Sonoma CountiesSan Francisco, CA | Replenish daf for lorain county scholars fund | $20K |
| National Kidney Foundation IncNew York, NY | Project echo waitlist management pilot | $20K |
| Second Harvest of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA | 2024 annual grant | $20K |
| Sunday Friends FoundationSan Jose, CA | Dream. build.mentor program | $20K |
| American Symphony Orchestra LeagueNew York, NY | 2024 annual grant | $15K |
| California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CA | Careers in science | $15K |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community CenterPalo Alto, CA | 2024 annual grant | $15K |
| Philanthropic Ventures FoundationOakland, CA | Science resource grants | $15K |
| San Francisco Friends SchoolSan Francisco, CA | 2024 annual fund gift | $15K |
By state: California 98 · District of Columbia 6 · New York 10 · Missouri 1 · Colorado 1 · Oregon 1
About this foundation
John and Marcia Goldman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of Maria Kong, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does John and Marcia Goldman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. NONE Deadlines: NONE.
How much does John and Marcia Goldman Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $8.8M across 123 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does John and Marcia Goldman Foundation give?
California (98 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants), New York (10 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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