Ernest and Doris Goodman Charitable
Ernest and Doris Goodman Charitable is a private foundation, based in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $362K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$362K
+1584.4% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$121K
+461.5% YoY
About Ernest and Doris Goodman Charitable
Based on IRS filings
Ernest and Doris Goodman Charitable is a private foundation, based in SHERMAN OAKS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $362K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $320,477 | $329,062 |
| Revenue | — | $16,170 | $5,319 |
| Expenses | $362,262 | $22,966 | $22,392 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $362,262 | $22,966 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $6,170 | $5,319 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $17,933 | $20,359 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Jewish Community Foundation ($229,285), Jewish Community Foundation ($126,209), Jewish Community Foundation ($6,768).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Religious, educational or charitable | $126,209 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Religious, educational or charitable | $229,285 |
| Jewish Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Religious, educational or charitable | $6,768 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Goodman | President | 1 | — |
| Sari Goodman | Secretary | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Ernest and Doris Goodman Charitable operate?
Ernest and Doris Goodman Charitable has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Ernest and Doris Goodman Charitable award?
In 2023, Ernest and Doris Goodman Charitable awarded 3 grants totaling $362K — an average of about $121K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ernest and Doris Goodman Charitable's EIN?
Ernest and Doris Goodman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3678585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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