Amy P Goldman Foundation
The Amy P Goldman Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations, including educational institutions and organizations working in areas such as reproductive rights, democracy, arts, and conservation.
Amy P Goldman Foundation at a glance
In short: Amy P Goldman Foundation gave $1.9M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), top state New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,915,000
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,792
- +38.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $52,500
- Total assets
- $15,922,525
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Amy P Goldman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Holland Knight787 Seventh Ave 31, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 513-3200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Amy P Goldman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yale University ($350K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 45 grants of 143 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (37%), Connecticut (18%), and Washington, DC (10%). California and Minnesota each received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Amy P Goldman Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $65K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $53K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 221% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2023) to $3.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Educational | $350,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $250,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | Educational | $100,000 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound School St. Paul, MN | Educational | $100,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | Educational | $100,000 |
| American Constitution Society for Law & Policy Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Upstate Films Ltd Rhineback, NY | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,922,525 | $2,373,992 | $2,318,079 | $1,915,000 | 24 | $2,135,269 | $843,483 | $966,951 |
| 2023 | $15,843,969 | $1,985,268 | $2,240,386 | $1,900,000 | 33 | $2,073,776 | $158,120 | $803,202 |
| 2022 | $16,112,334 | $3,169,169 | $3,022,489 | $2,670,000 | 29 | $2,853,777 | $498,630 | $866,046 |
| 2021 | $15,966,534 | $5,432,272 | $2,827,294 | $2,450,000 | 24 | $2,602,871 | $1,248,570 | $923,127 |
| 2020 | $13,278,732 | $3,221,602 | $3,962,989 | $3,590,000 | 33 | — | $595,884 | $763,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amy P Goldman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $967K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Center for Reproductive Rights says it uses law to advance reproductive rights as human rights; the Campaign Legal Center says it advances democracy through law; and Upstate Films says it connects the Hudson Valley with cinematic experiences. Voyageur Outward Bound School describes its work as bringing young people together for learning adventures and leadership development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $1,915,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $350,000, with a median of $52,500. Notable grants included $350,000 to Yale University, $250,000 to the University of California, an individual recipient, and $100,000 each to the Campaign Legal Center, the Center for Reproductive Rights, the University of California San Francisco Foundation, Voyageur Outward Bound School, Rutgers University Foundation, and the American Constitution Society for Law & Policy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Goldman Fowler as trustee and president; Donald A Goldsmith, Esq. as trustee and treasurer; and Sara Goldman Arno and Solina Lewis as trustees.
Amy P Goldman Foundation is led by Amy Goldman Fowler, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Goldman Fowler
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald A. Goldsmith Esq.
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Goldman Arno
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Solina Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Morgan C. Fowler (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Amy P Goldman Foundation
How much does Amy P Goldman Foundation give each year?
Amy P Goldman Foundation gave $1.9M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 33 grants.
What is Amy P Goldman Foundation's typical grant size?
Amy P Goldman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $52,500, and its average grant was $79,792, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Amy P Goldman Foundation that year got $65K on average.
Where does Amy P Goldman Foundation give grants?
Amy P Goldman Foundation's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (18%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does Amy P Goldman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Amy P Goldman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (20 grants) and "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Amy P Goldman Foundation's largest grantees?
Amy P Goldman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yale University ($350,000), Campaign Legal Center ($100,000) and Center for Reproductive Rights ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amy P Goldman Foundation?
Amy P Goldman Foundation reported $15.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $967K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Amy P Goldman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amy P Goldman Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amy P Goldman Foundation's EIN?
Amy P Goldman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4853144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Amy P Goldman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Amy P Goldman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/amy-p-goldman-foundation-morg_78f27685f7e545beb350de4bdeb9cab0
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