Golden Family Foundation
Golden Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Water Mill, New York. It supports other tax-exempt organizations through contributions and states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Golden Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Golden Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,681,508
- +98.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,367
- +76.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,902,164
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Golden Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 39 Olivers Cove Lane, Water Mill, NY 11976
Phone: (973) 472-6250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Golden Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Park Conservatory New York ($502K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 166 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to Florida, 2% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
How Golden Family Foundation gives
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 287% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 331% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $236K (2023) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservatory New York New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $501,500 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | Charitable Purposes | $200,000 |
| Hebrew Union College New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $103,200 |
| Colgate Goldens Fellows Endowment Hamilton, NY | Charitable Purposes | $101,317 |
| Hebrew Union College New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $91,949 |
| Hebrew Union College New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $91,286 |
| Jewish Federation Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Purposes | $86,000 |
| Four Arts Society Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Purposes | $60,000 |
| Guild Hall East Hampton, NY | Charitable Purposes | $57,180 |
| KBY Congregations Together Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Golden Family Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,902,164 | $1,449,743 | $1,718,348 | $1,681,508 | 45 | $1,697,935 | $1,403,300 | $512,243 |
| 2024 | $3,776,180 | $1,108,294 | $899,693 | $847,025 | 40 | $854,629 | $983,534 | $444,290 |
| 2023 | $3,555,554 | $330,863 | $269,445 | $236,230 | 35 | $246,230 | $307,648 | $399,420 |
| 2022 | $3,494,136 | $586,191 | $462,550 | $434,204 | 44 | $448,704 | $572,345 | $416,083 |
| 2021 | $3,294,153 | $624,259 | $707,608 | $689,644 | 2 | — | $479,491 | $377,893 |
| 2020 | $3,048,637 | $381,198 | $1,191,867 | $1,136,650 | 2 | — | $368,416 | $351,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Golden Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $512K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says its primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under the Internal Revenue Code. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions include supporting congregations in Israel, hospital services, education about Israel, senior living, leadership development, and health, education, and religious institutions in Israel. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated foundation priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $1,681,508. Grant amounts ranged from $512 to $501,500, with a median of $10,000. Among its largest grants were $501,500 to Central Park Conservatory New York, $200,000 to Colgate University, $103,200 to Hebrew Union College, and $101,317 to Colgate Goldens Fellows Endowment. Each was listed for “charitable purposes.” Other grants included $86,000 to Jewish Federation Palm Beach and $57,180 to Guild Hall.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it 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 2025 filing lists John A. Golden and Suzanne F. Golden as trustees.
Golden Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Golden
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne F. Golden
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Golden Family Foundation
How much does Golden Family Foundation give each year?
Golden Family Foundation gave $1.7M across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $847K across 40 grants.
What is Golden Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Golden Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $37,367, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Golden Family Foundation give grants?
Golden Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (21 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Hamilton, NY (3 grants).
Who are Golden Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Golden Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Central Park Conservatory New York ($501,500), Hebrew Union College ($322,116 across 4 grants) and Colgate University ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Golden Family Foundation?
Golden Family Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $512K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Golden Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says its primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under the Internal Revenue Code. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Golden Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Golden Family Foundation's EIN?
Golden Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3438614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Golden Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Golden Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Rothschild Family Foundation Inc
Palm Beach, FL
The foundation supports health, community services, Jewish organizations, arts and culture, and Israel-related causes, with recent grants focused on Florida and New York. Its 2026 grants ranged from $1,000 to $27,800, with a median of $10,000; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$583K
Grants
17
Total Given
$196K
Frances and Jack Levy Foundation
Palm Beach, FL
The Frances and Jack Levy Foundation’s 2025 grants supported arts, higher education, Jewish organizations, and social services, with most funding going to organizations in New York and Florida. Grants ranged from $100 to $102,571, with a median of $2,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
24
Total Given
$390K
The William & Phyllis Mack Family
Fort Lee, NJ
The William & Phyllis Mack Family supports a range of organizations, including museums and cultural institutions, health and research organizations, and Jewish organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $820,000, with a median of $6,867, and went mainly to New York and Florida. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$5.9M
Grants
53
Total Given
$3.2M
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Inc
West Palm Beach, FL
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County funds Jewish identity and community programs, human services, education, security, and Israel and overseas initiatives, primarily through partner organizations. In 2025, it made 66 grants ranging from $5,030 to $6.58 million, with a median of about $41,600; its work is centered in Palm Beach County, with grants also supporting organizations elsewhere and overseas. Unsolicited applications are invited through its Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism and Hatred for programs in Palm Beach County.
Assets
$220.7M
Grants
66
Total Given
$19.9M
Mark Family Foundation
New York, NY
The Mark Family Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations in health care, the performing arts, education, and Jewish community life, with most 2025 grant dollars going to New York recipients, followed by Pennsylvania and Florida. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,200 to $750,000, with a median of $8,300; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$27.6M
Grants
25
Total Given
$2.0M
The Jacobson Family Foundation
New York, NY
The Jacobson Family Foundation supports varied charitable purposes, including education, health care, the arts, and religion, with most 2024 funding going to organizations in New York, followed by Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, and Florida. Its 57 grants ranged from $260 to $625,000, with a median of $9,760. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$61.6M
Grants
57
Total Given
$2.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Golden Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/golden-family-foundation-morg_1b7d86dc17d54457b095dfbfe5075743
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_133438614_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Golden Family Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/golden-family-foundation-morg_1b7d86dc17d54457b095dfbfe5075743},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-10. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Golden Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Golden Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?