Golden Foundation
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$721K
-10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$98K
+138.6% YoY
Grant Count
12
+71.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+39.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Golden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization is required to file Form 990-N with the IRS, which is the e-postcard filing requirement for smaller tax-exempt organizations with gross receipts of $50,000 or less.
Note: The Golden Foundation's public profile contains limited information. The organization has not yet provided detailed program information, geographic service areas, or a formal mission statement to public databases. Grant professionals seeking more detailed information about funding priorities, grant sizes, application procedures, and recent grantmaking activity are encouraged to contact the organization directly.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $720,745 | $802,280 | $630,188 |
| Revenue | $26,189 | $211,533 | $70,198 |
| Expenses | $107,724 | $53,442 | $109,846 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $102,898 | $48,740 | $103,850 |
| Net Investment Income | $21,363 | $201,031 | $60,120 |
| Distributable Amount | $43,404 | $38,046 | $42,878 |
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
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Spur Community Foundation ($50,000), Sun Valley Music Festival ($12,000), Presbyterian Church of Bigwood ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BALLET SUN VALLEY SUN VALLEY, ID | GENERAL | $3,310 |
| CHILDHELP SCOTTSDALE, AZ | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| KETCHUM SUN VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT KETCHUM, ID | GENERAL | $500 |
| PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BIGWOOD KETCHUM, ID | BIG WOOD SCHOOL | $10,000 |
| SAWTOOTH BOTANICAL GARDEN SUN VALLEY, ID | BUG ZOO | $4,000 |
| SPUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION KETCHUM, ID | CREATION OF DAF | $50,000 |
| SUN VALLEY MUSEUM OF ART KETCHUM, ID | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| SUN VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL SUN VALLEY, ID | PATRON CONTRIBUTION | $12,000 |
| SUN VALLEY WRITERS CONFERENCE SANTA MONICA, CA | GENERAL | $4,000 |
| SWIFTSURE EQUESTRIAN CENTER BELLEVUE, ID | GENERAL | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORLEY GOLDEN | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| MARK W LINDSAY | ASS'T SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| DEANA SANDERS GOLDEN | VP/TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| HOLLYN SANDERS MARTIN | SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size grants does Golden Foundation award?
In 2024, Golden Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $98K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Golden Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Golden Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Golden Foundation's EIN?
Golden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6099985. 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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