Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable
Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable is a private foundation based in Forest Hills, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported 18 grants totaling $230,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in environmental protection, civil rights, animal welfare, and community services.
Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable at a glance
In short: Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable gave $230K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Washington. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,778
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,305,134
- +36.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (26% 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 Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 118-35 Queens Blvd C/O Samson Mgt 1, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: (718) 606-7895
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Big Life Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 54 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to Washington (26%), California (20%), and the District of Columbia (17%), followed by New York (13%) and Oklahoma (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 $115K (2020) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Life Foundation Ridgefield, WA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Great Plains Foundation Lawton, OK | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institiute Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund Cotati, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defemation League New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,305,134 | $610,500 | $262,486 | $230,000 | 18 | $230,000 | $348,760 | — |
| 2023 | $957,120 | $266,006 | $363,148 | $230,000 | 17 | $230,000 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,054,262 | $1,067,852 | $1,266,758 | $1,100,000 | 9 | $1,100,000 | — | $68,950 |
| 2021 | $1,303,168 | — | $113,080 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $62,049 | $28 | $115,370 | $115,000 | 10 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Human Rights Watch describes its work as investigating and exposing human-rights abuses and pressing for justice. Earthjustice says it uses law and partnerships to protect health and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. The Common Cause Education Fund describes work to inform the public about democracy and promote citizen engagement.
Other 2024 grantees describe work on climate justice and legal support for community-led campaigns (Climate Defense Project); racial justice and human rights (Southern Poverty Law Center); and children’s early education, behavioral health, and family services in Los Angeles (Children’s Institute).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $230,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest listed awards were $50,000 to Big Life Foundation and $25,000 to Great Plains Foundation. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Jewish Family Services, Earthjustice, Union of Concerned Scientists, Southern Poverty Law Center, Natural Resources Defense Council, Animal Welfare Institute, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Anti-Defamation League, Clean Air Task Force, and Climate Defense Project. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to the Common Cause Education Fund and Human Rights Watch, and $5,000 to Children’s Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia Sze as CFO and Arlene Goldstein and Scott Goldstein as trustees.
Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arlene Goldstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Goldstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Sze
CFO
CEO → CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable
How much does Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable give each year?
Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable gave $230K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $230K across 17 grants.
What is Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable's typical grant size?
Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,778, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable that year got $10K on average.
Where does Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable give grants?
Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable's top state is Washington, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Montgomery, AL (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable's largest grantees?
Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Big Life Foundation ($50,000), Great Plains Foundation ($25,000) and Jewish Family Services ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable?
Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $611K.
What does Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Human Rights Watch describes its work as investigating and exposing human-rights abuses and pressing for justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable's EIN?
Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6631751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arlene & Arnold Goldstein Charitable 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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