Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation
Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation is a private foundation, based in Marietta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $845K.
Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation at a glance
In short: Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation gave $845K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $423K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $845,250
- +1125.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $422,625
- +1125.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $422,625
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jewish Federation of Atlanta ($845K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 45 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1135% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2021) to $845K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $845K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $843,569 |
| Jewish Federation of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $1,681 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,681 | $859,606 | $845,250 | 2 | $843,569 | — | $21,372 |
| 2022 | $857,925 | $6,215 | $72,473 | $69,000 | 2 | $69,000 | $2,742 | $47,947 |
| 2021 | $1,090,715 | $148,125 | $65,598 | $62,200 | 2 | $62,200 | $100,031 | $50,115 |
| 2020 | $1,005,801 | $82,662 | $71,347 | $68,464 | 39 | — | $47,867 | $42,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gail Goldstein Heyman
Trustee
Distrib Committee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet Goldstein Schatten
Distrib Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert H. Goldstein
Distrib Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven J. Goldstein
Distrib Committee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leon Goldstein (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation
How much does Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation give each year?
Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation gave $845K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $69K across 2 grants.
Where does Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation operate?
Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Virginia.
How much is Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation's EIN?
Betty and Leon Goldstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6759456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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