Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky
Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky is a private foundation based in Providence, Rhode Island. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations in Rhode Island, including organizations working in health care, education, Jewish community services, arts and culture, and historic preservation.
Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky at a glance
In short: Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky gave $144K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $143,800
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,784
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,330,774
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% 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 Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 123 Dyer Street Ste 135, Providence, RI 02903
Phone: (401) 861-0200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Alliance of Greater RI ($22K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 166 grants of 168 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island. The listed recipients were primarily in Providence, with one listed in East Providence.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky gives
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of 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 $21K (2020) to $204K (2022). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miriam Hospital Foundation Providence, RI | Centennial Campaign | $20,000 |
| Temple Beth-El Providence, RI | Charitable Programs | $15,000 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater RI Providence, RI | Capital Campaign | $15,000 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services Providence, RI | Refrigerator | $11,300 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Charitable Programs | $10,000 |
| Classical HS Alumni Association Providence, RI | Charitable Programs | $10,000 |
| Inspiring Minds Providence, RI | Charitable Programs | $10,000 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater RI Providence, RI | Campaign and Center to End Hate | $7,200 |
| Providence Public Library Providence, RI | Charitable Programs | $5,000 |
| RI Jewish Historical Association Providence, RI | Charitable Programs | $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 | $2,330,774 | $35,263 | $203,674 | $143,800 | 38 | $167,277 | $33,428 | $144,254 |
| 2023 | $2,499,185 | $87,661 | $205,393 | $148,800 | 33 | $177,695 | $59,963 | $130,494 |
| 2022 | $2,616,917 | $83,407 | $280,816 | $203,890 | 47 | $235,574 | $54,321 | $137,594 |
| 2021 | $2,814,326 | $92,066 | $150,220 | $84,825 | 49 | $117,197 | $57,410 | $161,313 |
| 2020 | $2,896,294 | $762,149 | $76,912 | $21,100 | 1 | — | $762,149 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky reported a distributable amount of $144K 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 hospital foundation, educational organizations, libraries, cultural institutions, and Jewish community organizations. For example, Jewish Collaborative Services describes its mission as strengthening the well-being of seniors, adults, children, and families and ensuring access to care within the framework of Jewish tradition and values. Inspiring Minds says it empowers students to succeed through relationships, tutoring, and mentoring. Providence Public Library says it engages learners, inspires thinkers, and connects diverse communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $143,800. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $20,000 to Miriam Hospital Foundation for a centennial campaign; $15,000 to Temple Beth-El for charitable programs; $15,000 to Jewish Alliance of Greater RI for a capital campaign; and $11,300 to Jewish Collaborative Services for a refrigerator. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Brown University, Classical HS Alumni Association, and Inspiring Minds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Samuel Zurier was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky is led by Samuel D. Zurier, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel D. Zurier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$31K (2021) → $28K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $28K, to Samuel Zurier (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky
How much does Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky give each year?
Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky gave $144K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $149K across 33 grants.
What is Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky's typical grant size?
Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,784, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky give grants?
Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky gives mostly in Rhode Island: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (33 grants) and Kingston, RI (2 grants).
Does Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Programs" (33 grants).
Who are Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky's largest grantees?
Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Alliance of Greater RI ($22,200 across 2 grants), Miriam Hospital Foundation ($20,000) and Temple Beth-El ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky?
Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a hospital foundation, educational organizations, libraries, cultural institutions, and Jewish community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky's EIN?
Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6605055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky 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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Grantable. (2026). Gertrude N & Seebert J Goldowsky funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gertrude-n-and-seebert-j-goldowsky-morg_50f27835100540a5a31ab7fae23862c0
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