GLFF Inc
GLFF Inc is a private foundation based in Larchmont, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 57 grants totaling $2,541,444, including support for charitable organizations working in areas such as civic participation, public policy, arts and culture, religious life, and community services.
GLFF Inc at a glance
In short: GLFF Inc gave $2.5M across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), top state District of Columbia. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,541,444
- +79.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,587
- +76.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $12,675,059
- -14.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (13 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (43% 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 GLFF Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Deer Management 1865 Palmer Av, Larchmont, NY 10538
Phone: (914) 833-5303
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GLFF Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Larchmont Temple ($535K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
374 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 299 grants of 374 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (43%) and New York (40%), followed by Illinois (10%), Massachusetts (5%), and Utah (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is GLFF Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 57 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 310% 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 $1.4M (2023) to $3.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Larchmont Temple Larchmont, NY | General Support | $535,000 |
| Third Way Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $400,000 |
| National Redistricting Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $250,000 |
| America Votes Education Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $200,000 |
| Hopewell Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $175,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Our American Future Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $150,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| YMCA of Martha's Vineyard Vineyard Haven, MA | General Support | $51,000 |
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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 | $12,675,059 | $563,600 | $2,623,315 | $2,541,444 | 57 | $2,558,257 | $548,542 | $825,181 |
| 2023 | $14,734,774 | $4,409,075 | $1,468,582 | $1,415,343 | 56 | $1,427,163 | $4,315,351 | $654,224 |
| 2022 | $11,794,281 | $1,160,159 | $2,832,970 | $2,799,188 | 82 | $2,811,938 | $1,138,177 | $573,711 |
| 2021 | $13,467,092 | $1,080,767 | $2,554,465 | $2,504,549 | 84 | $2,512,959 | $1,055,055 | $758,543 |
| 2020 | $14,940,790 | $3,517,938 | $4,196,115 | $2,992,167 | 95 | — | $2,545,058 | $812,909 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GLFF Inc reported a distributable amount of $825K 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 GLFF Inc is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Third Way Institute says it supports charitable and educational activities advancing centrist solutions to policy issues; America Votes Education Fund says it works to expand voters’ access to the ballot; and Protect Democracy Project says it works to prevent democratic decline and strengthen checks and balances.
Other recipients describe work in arts and culture: New York Shakespeare Festival says it produces Shakespeare and new work while seeking to make theater accessible and relevant to all people. YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard says it works to improve quality of life for people and families in its island community. Hebrew SeniorLife says it seeks to honor elders and support their independence, dignity, and choice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, GLFF Inc made 57 grants totaling $2,541,444. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $535,000, with a median grant of $6,500. The largest awards included $535,000 to Larchmont Temple, $400,000 to Third Way Institute, $250,000 to National Redistricting Foundation, $200,000 to America Votes Education Fund, and $175,000 to Hopewell Fund. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert P. Goodman, Jayne Sarah Lipman, and Adina Goodman as directors.
GLFF Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jayne Sarah Lipman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert P. Goodman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adina Goodman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James S. Goodman (2020–2022) — Director
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 GLFF Inc
How much does GLFF Inc give each year?
GLFF Inc gave $2.5M across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 56 grants.
What is GLFF Inc's typical grant size?
GLFF Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $44,587, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from GLFF Inc that year got $35K on average.
Where does GLFF Inc give grants?
GLFF Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (40%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants), Vineyard Haven, MA (4 grants) and Larchmont, NY (3 grants).
Does GLFF Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of GLFF Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (57 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are GLFF Inc's largest grantees?
GLFF Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Larchmont Temple ($535,000), Third Way Institute ($400,000) and National Redistricting Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GLFF Inc?
GLFF Inc reported $12.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $825K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does GLFF Inc fund?
No mission statement for GLFF Inc is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GLFF Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 GLFF Inc's EIN?
GLFF Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4052449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does GLFF 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.
Data update history
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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). GLFF Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/glff-inc-morg_9184fe6fdace4ad2aa6c3a68c47fd28c
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