Golden Ladder Foundation
Golden Ladder Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $2.4M.
Golden Ladder Foundation at a glance
In short: Golden Ladder Foundation gave $47K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,000
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,400
- +54.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $5,281,359
- +82.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Golden Ladder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sentient Media ($20K). Together the top 5 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Golden Ladder Foundation gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 27% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $47K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sentient Media San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Humane League Rockville, MD | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Temple Shaaray Tefila Aka Congregation Shaaray TEF New York, NY | Rainbow Appeal Fundraiser | $3,000 |
| Facing History & Ourselves Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | East Harlem Health Outreach Program | $2,000 |
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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 | $5,281,359 | $2,490,142 | $107,485 | $47,000 | 5 | $58,747 | $2,355,242 | $220,529 |
| 2023 | $2,898,702 | $2,000,782 | $60,885 | $42,500 | 7 | $52,056 | $1,876,266 | $67,986 |
| 2022 | $958,805 | $460,026 | $27,438 | $15,000 | 1 | $24,922 | $380,486 | $39,523 |
| 2021 | $526,217 | $182,234 | $39,421 | $27,500 | 6 | $36,318 | $106,066 | $20,805 |
| 2020 | $383,404 | $390,765 | $7,361 | — | — | — | $108,276 | $2,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Golden Ladder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $221K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Golden Ladder Foundation is led by Aaron Gelband, Director, Treasurer & Co- President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aaron Gelband
Director, Treasurer & Co- President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Leiter
Co- President, Director & Secretary
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 Golden Ladder Foundation
How much does Golden Ladder Foundation give each year?
Golden Ladder Foundation gave $47K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 7 grants.
What is Golden Ladder Foundation's typical grant size?
Golden Ladder Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,400, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Golden Ladder Foundation give grants?
Golden Ladder Foundation's top state is California, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (43%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Golden Ladder Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Golden Ladder Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Golden Ladder Foundation's largest grantees?
Golden Ladder Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sentient Media ($20,000), The Humane League ($20,000) and Temple Shaaray Tefila Aka Congregation Shaaray TEF ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Golden Ladder Foundation?
Golden Ladder Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Golden Ladder Foundation's EIN?
Golden Ladder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1700260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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