Charles and Laura Goldstein
Charles and Laura Goldstein is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports 20 grants totaling $147,726 to organizations including medical, mental health, education, arts, and research recipients.
Charles and Laura Goldstein at a glance
In short: Charles and Laura Goldstein gave $148K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Arizona. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,726
- -35.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,386
- -29.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,975
- Total assets
- $2,196,364
- +6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (9 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (86% 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 Charles and Laura Goldstein
- How to Apply
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The filing says to submit a letter application with a copy of the IRS determination letter and a description of the need and/or use of funds. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Calendar year.
- Deadline
- Calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles And Laura Goldstein
Mailing address: 4478 E Mockingbird Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Phone: (602) 363-0819
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles and Laura Goldstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Valleywise Health Medical Center ($44K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 84 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 9% to California, and 5% to New York. The filing also lists Georgia at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles and Laura Goldstein open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 20 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% 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 $120K (2021) to $229K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valleywise Health Medical Center Phoenix, AZ | Medical Center | $44,333 |
| Copa Health Phoenix, AZ | Mental Health | $15,544 |
| Global Fund for Mentally Disabled Palm Springs, CA | Mental Health | $13,325 |
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | Provide Diverse Academic Programs | $12,600 |
| The Marc Foundation Mesa, AZ | Mental Health | $11,500 |
| Eventbrite- Gammy and Jerry Tempe, AZ | Education | $10,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Education | $7,500 |
| Southwest Autism Research Phoenix, AZ | Autism Research | $7,073 |
| Arizona Citizens for the Arts Phoenix, AZ | Arts Center | $6,480 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Services Phoenix, AZ | Mental Health | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,196,364 | $123,632 | $168,987 | $147,726 | 20 | $169,282 | $36,737 | $106,439 |
| 2023 | $2,065,182 | $135,234 | $261,925 | $228,877 | 22 | $259,875 | $31,225 | $101,724 |
| 2022 | $2,084,548 | $279,572 | $172,678 | $166,211 | 15 | $172,465 | $129,020 | $96,455 |
| 2021 | $1,979,464 | $211,540 | $124,915 | $120,345 | 15 | $124,415 | $19,860 | $122,560 |
| 2020 | $1,889,829 | $23,772 | $189,916 | $188,721 | 12 | — | $19,265 | $104,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and Laura Goldstein reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 included support for a medical center, mental health organizations, education, autism research, an arts center, and a museum.
Among the recipients, Phoenix Art Museum describes its mission as creating spaces of exchange and belonging through exhibitions, collections, and experiences with art. New Way Academy says it educates children with learning differences to fulfill their potential. Southwest Shakespeare Company describes itself as a theatre company that educates and entertains through classical theatre; Arizona Theatre Company says it creates theatre intended to inspire curiosity and creativity, spark empathy and joy, and bring Arizonans together.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $147,726. Grants ranged from $99 to $44,333, with a median grant of $4,975.
Largest reported grants included $44,333 to Valleywise Health Medical Center for “medical center”; $15,544 to Copa Health for “mental health”; $13,325 to Global Fund for Mentally Disabled for “mental health”; $12,600 to ASU Foundation to “provide diverse academic programs”; and $11,500 to The Marc Foundation for “mental health.” Other grants included $10,000 to Eventbrite- Gammy and Jerry for education, $7,500 to Columbia University for education, and $7,073 to Southwest Autism Research for autism research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Goldstein as president and Laurie Goldstein as vice preside.
Charles and Laura Goldstein is led by Charles Goldstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Goldstein
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laurie Goldstein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Charles and Laura Goldstein
How much does Charles and Laura Goldstein give each year?
Charles and Laura Goldstein gave $148K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $229K across 22 grants.
What is Charles and Laura Goldstein's typical grant size?
Charles and Laura Goldstein's median grant in 2024 was $4,975, and its average grant was $7,386, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles and Laura Goldstein that year got $4K on average.
Where does Charles and Laura Goldstein give grants?
Charles and Laura Goldstein gives mostly in Arizona: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (10 grants), Tempe, AZ (2 grants), Mesa, AZ (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Charles and Laura Goldstein give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Charles and Laura Goldstein's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mental Health" (7 grants), "Education" (4 grants) and "Arts Center" (3 grants).
Who are Charles and Laura Goldstein's largest grantees?
Charles and Laura Goldstein's largest 2024 grantees include Valleywise Health Medical Center ($44,333), Copa Health ($15,544) and Global Fund for Mentally Disabled ($13,325), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles and Laura Goldstein?
Charles and Laura Goldstein reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles and Laura Goldstein fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a medical center, mental health organizations, education, autism research, an arts center, and a museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles and Laura Goldstein?
The filing says to submit a letter application with a copy of the IRS determination letter and a description of the need and/or use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles and Laura Goldstein's EIN?
Charles and Laura Goldstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4610823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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). Charles and Laura Goldstein funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-and-laura-goldstein-morg_4a3911016998404f89d36d89b6667b6b
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