Gold Family Foundation
The Gold Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1986 and based in Burbank, California. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving in cultural, educational, and health-related areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20K
+407.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$321K
-37.0% YoY
Grant Count
12
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
-16.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports primarily:
- Cultural and Educational Advancement — primary funding focus
- Jewish Organizations — including education, welfare funds, and temple support
- Health and Social Services
- Medical Treatment and Research
Grantmaking
The foundation made 27 grants in fiscal year 2023, with typical award ranges of $1,500 to $250,000.
Grant Range
of approximately $5,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Summary
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $517,632 |
| Total Expenses | $515,560 |
| Total Assets | $3,882 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Net Income | Minimal |
Historical Context
The foundation maintains modest asset levels relative to its annual giving activity, with total assets of approximately $3,882 as of 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,698 | $3,882 | $1,810 |
| Revenue | $346,275 | $517,632 | $381,225 |
| Expenses | $330,459 | $515,560 | $393,150 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $323,838 | $512,425 | $383,038 |
| Net Investment Income | $282,273 | $258,916 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $451 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Usc Gould School of Law ($250,000), Gang Tyre Ramer & Brown Charitable Foundation ($25,000), J Street Educational Fund ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COACHART LOS ANGELES, CA | CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT | $6,500 |
| DENISON UNIVERSITY MOUNT VERNON, OH | CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT | $2,500 |
| GANG TYRE RAMER & BROWN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION BEVERLY HILLS, CA | CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT | $25,000 |
| J STREET EDUCATIONAL FUND WASHINGTON, DC | CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT | $10,000 |
| JOHN THOMAS DYE SCHOOL LOS ANGELES, CA | CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT | $5,000 |
| OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE LOS ANGELES, CA | CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT | $1,500 |
| THE LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL LAWRENCEVILLS, NJ | CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT | $1,500 |
| USC GOULD SCHOOL OF LAW LOS ANGELES, CA | CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT | $250,000 |
| USC MARSHALL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS LOS ANGELES, CA | CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT | $1,500 |
| WESTOVER SCHOOL MIDDLEBURY, CT | CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by family members with minimal compensation:
- Ilene C. Gold — President (0.1 hours/week, $0 compensation)
- Stanley P. Gold — Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary (0.1 hours/week, $0 compensation)
- Charles A. Gold — Assistant Secretary (0.1 hours/week, $0 compensation)
The foundation has no paid employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILENE C GOLD | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| STANLEY P GOLD | VP; TREASURER; SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| CHARLES A GOLD | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gold Family Foundation fund?
The foundation supports primarily: • **Cultural and Educational Advancement** — primary funding focus • **Jewish Organizations** — including education, welfare funds, and temple support • **Health and Social Services** • **Medical Treatment and Research**
How do I apply for a grant from Gold Family Foundation?
The foundation made 27 grants in fiscal year 2023, with typical award ranges of $1,500 to $250,000. | Grantee | Purpose | Amount | |---------|---------|--------| | Institute for Corporate Counsel, USC Gould School of Law | Cultural and Educational Advancement | $250,000 | | Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | Cultural and Educational Advancement | $60,000 | | Gang Tyre Ramer Brown and Passman Charitable Foundation | Cultural and Educational Advancement | $25,000 | The foundation made add…
Where does Gold Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York, and New Jersey.
What size grants does Gold Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Gold Family Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $321K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gold Family Foundation's EIN?
Gold Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4076113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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