Fondation Goldikova Inc
Fondation Goldikova Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports $3,720,000 in grants to 14 organizations, including arts, health, social-equality, and humanitarian organizations.
Fondation Goldikova Inc at a glance
In short: Fondation Goldikova Inc gave $3.7M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $266K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,720,000
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $265,714
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $11,215,611
- +472.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fondation Goldikova Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 West 57Th Street 43Rd Fl, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 303-5738
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fondation Goldikova Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kedma - for Social and Educational Equality in Israel ($660K). Together the top 10 received $3.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 18 grants of 40 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York State and 20% to recipients whose state is not identified in the available data. Listed New York recipients include cultural institutions, healthcare organizations, and the Dutchess Land Conservancy, whose stated mission is to preserve scenic, agricultural, and environmental resources in Dutchess County and the surrounding area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fondation Goldikova Inc gives
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 261% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $900K (2020) to $3.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kedma - for Social and Educational Equality in Israel | General Operating Support | $660,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres New York, NY | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center New York, NY | General Operating Support | $400,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| The Frick Collection New York, NY | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Museum New York, NY | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $11,215,611 | $13,129,555 | $3,873,457 | $3,720,000 | 14 | $3,866,926 | $328,052 | $336,961 |
| 2023 | $1,959,513 | $3,859,436 | $3,748,537 | $3,610,000 | 13 | $3,746,974 | $177,873 | $173,762 |
| 2022 | $1,848,614 | $3,574,923 | $1,766,970 | $1,680,000 | 5 | $1,765,413 | $29,465 | $76,627 |
| 2021 | $40,661 | $99 | $1,122,873 | $1,030,000 | 5 | $1,076,436 | — | $43,249 |
| 2020 | $1,163,435 | $2,150,338 | $986,903 | $900,000 | 3 | — | — | $42,686 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fondation Goldikova Inc reported a distributable amount of $337K 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 museums and performing arts, medical and health organizations, humanitarian work, and organizations focused on social and educational equality in Israel. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate this range: the Museum of Modern Art says its mission is to foster public awareness of modern and contemporary art; American Friends of Sheba Medical Center raises funds in the United States for the Chaim Sheba Medical Center in Israel; and Carnegie Hall says it presents music and musicians and brings music to a broad audience.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $3,720,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $660,000, with a median of $200,000. Major recipients included Kedma – For Social and Educational Equality in Israel ($660,000), the Museum of Modern Art ($500,000), the Metropolitan Museum of Art ($500,000), Médecins Sans Frontières ($500,000), American Friends of Sheba Medical Center ($400,000), and Weill Cornell Medicine ($300,000). The listed grants were designated for general operating support.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Posner as director, chief program officer, and treasurer, and Alain Wertheimer as president and secretary.
Fondation Goldikova Inc is led by Alain Wertheimer, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alain Wertheimer
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Posner
Director, Chief Program Officer & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Fondation Goldikova Inc
How much does Fondation Goldikova Inc give each year?
Fondation Goldikova Inc gave $3.7M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 13 grants.
What is Fondation Goldikova Inc's typical grant size?
Fondation Goldikova Inc's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $265,714, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fondation Goldikova Inc give grants?
Fondation Goldikova Inc gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants).
Does Fondation Goldikova Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fondation Goldikova Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fondation Goldikova Inc's largest grantees?
Fondation Goldikova Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kedma - for Social and Educational Equality in Israel ($660,000), Museum of Modern Art ($500,000) and The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fondation Goldikova Inc?
Fondation Goldikova Inc reported $11.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $337K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fondation Goldikova Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for museums and performing arts, medical and health organizations, humanitarian work, and organizations focused on social and educational equality in Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fondation Goldikova Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fondation Goldikova Inc's EIN?
Fondation Goldikova Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3840462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fondation Goldikova Inc 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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