Gold Family Charitable Trust
Gold Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in health, medical education and research, environmental protection, Jewish community and Israel-related services, bicycling, and other areas.
Gold Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Gold Family Charitable Trust gave $3.7M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,698,783
- +43.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $105,680
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,500
- Total assets
- $34,911,167
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (77% 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 Gold Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Chestnut Hill Lane, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
Phone: (212) 705-8814
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gold Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NYU Langone ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 131 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 77% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Illinois (10%), Colorado (4%), and the District of Columbia (4%). Massachusetts recipients received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gold Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 35 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $100K; repeat grants $108K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 112% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $1.3M (2022) to $3.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone New York, NY | To support the activities of nyu langone and subsidiary institutions as they work to improve the health and welfare of the communities they serve | $1,000,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | To Support Medical Education and Research. | $499,059 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | To enable the direct distribution of funds to selected and approved charities in charitable organizations in israel. | $300,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | To lead the resistance against emboldened polluters, their allies, and the anti-environment agenda. | $250,000 |
| JBN Foundation New York, NY | To support the development of business connections enhanced with jewish values | $248,611 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | To Support Education and Research | $248,611 |
| USA Cycling Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | To Provide Financial Support to USA Cycling, Inc | $149,165 |
| World Bicycle Relief Chicago, IL | To mobilize people through the power of bicycles. We envision a world where distance is no longer a barrier to independence and livelihood | $121,585 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | To assist in the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer through excellence, vision, and cost effectiveness in patient care, outreach programs, research, and education | $110,000 |
| Jewish National Fund USA New York, NY | To ensure a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the land and people of israel. | $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 | $34,911,167 | $5,199,396 | $3,918,312 | $3,698,783 | 35 | $3,709,033 | $2,588,426 | $3,509,596 |
| 2023 | $34,673,334 | $4,998,928 | $2,848,152 | $2,580,677 | 28 | $2,590,927 | $4,873,106 | $3,026,766 |
| 2022 | $32,500,241 | $6,405,388 | $1,453,695 | $1,295,902 | 23 | $1,300,764 | $990,335 | $2,605,462 |
| 2021 | $30,256,414 | $4,802,332 | $1,954,580 | $1,747,575 | 19 | $1,752,450 | $2,564,986 | $2,835,973 |
| 2020 | $27,445,728 | $13,805,373 | $2,278,107 | $2,167,618 | 26 | — | $400,687 | $1,852,414 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gold Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $3.5M 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health and cancer care, medical education and research, environmental advocacy, emergency medical services, education, and bicycling.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of supported work. PEF Israel Endowment Funds says it supports relief and health services, hospitals and clinics, and educational and religious institutions in Israel. The University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. American Friends of Magen David Adom says it raises funds and advocates for Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel; Friends of United Hatzalah says it funds organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services. Other 2024 recipients included the Wikimedia Foundation, which describes its mission as developing and sharing educational content freely, and Food Allergy Research & Education, which says it works to improve the lives and health of people with food allergies through research, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust reported 35 grants totaling $3,698,783. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $26,500. The largest awards included $1,000,000 to NYU Langone to support its activities and those of its subsidiary institutions; $499,059 to Cornell University for medical education and research; and $300,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds to distribute funds to selected and approved charitable organizations in Israel. Other notable grants were $250,000 to the Natural Resources Defense Council, $248,611 each to JBN Foundation and the University of Chicago, and $149,165 to USA Cycling Foundation.
The trust also awarded $121,585 to World Bicycle Relief, $110,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and $100,000 to Jewish National Fund USA. American Friends of Magen David Adom and Friends of United Hatzalah each received $99,447. Additional 2024 grants included $50,000 each to the Wikimedia Foundation and Food Allergy Research & Education, $26,500 to Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and $26,400 to Bike New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Gold and Laura Gold as trustees.
Gold Family Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Gold
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Gold
Trustee
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 Gold Family Charitable Trust
How much does Gold Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Gold Family Charitable Trust gave $3.7M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 28 grants.
What is Gold Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Gold Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $26,500, and its average grant was $105,680, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gold Family Charitable Trust that year got $100K on average.
Where does Gold Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Gold Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Ossining, NY (2 grants).
Does Gold Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Gold Family Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gold Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Gold Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include NYU Langone ($1,000,000), Cornell University ($499,059) and PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gold Family Charitable Trust?
Gold Family Charitable Trust reported $34.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gold Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for health and cancer care, medical education and research, environmental advocacy, emergency medical services, education, and bicycling. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gold Family Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Gold Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Gold Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3227784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gold Family Charitable Trust 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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