Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation
Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wellesley, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $226K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $7K.
Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation gave $12K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,057
- -33.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -69.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,014
- +115.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,724
- Total assets
- $226,247
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Emanuel ($6K). Together the top 4 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $18K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Emanuel Newton, MA | Charitable | $6,205 |
| Brothers for Life New York, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Temple Beth Shalom Needham, MA | Charitable | $1,847 |
| Temple Beth Elohim Wellesley, MA | Charitable | $405 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $226,247 | $47,480 | $15,662 | $12,057 | 4 | $15,492 | $6,892 | $14,513 |
| 2024 | $200,278 | $76,710 | $18,474 | $18,193 | 13 | $18,409 | $11,056 | $10,263 |
| 2023 | $142,995 | $21,511 | $7,266 | $6,918 | 15 | $7,266 | $3,621 | $7,562 |
| 2022 | $126,455 | $13,868 | $6,672 | $6,250 | 19 | $6,672 | $2,769 | $7,172 |
| 2021 | $119,119 | $23,887 | $5,510 | $5,054 | 17 | $5,540 | $2,219 | $6,654 |
| 2020 | $97,461 | $2,541 | $1,915 | $1,693 | 10 | — | $2,319 | $4,803 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation is led by Louise F. Grossman, President, Secretary & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Louise F. Grossman
President, Secretary & Trustee
President Secretary & Trustee → President, Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily S. Grossman
Vice President, Assistant Treasurer & Trustee
Vice President Assistant Treasurer & Trustee → Vice President, Assistant Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael A. Grossman (2020–2025) — Vice President, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary & Trustee · Filing note: Thru 71525
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation
How much does Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation give each year?
Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation gave $12K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 13 grants.
What is Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,724, and its average grant was $3,014, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation give grants?
Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (30%).
Does Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How large is Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation?
Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation reported $226K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6521408. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Alma J Goldman Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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