Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation
The Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New Rochelle, New York. In 2025, it made grants to organizations including Jewish community and charitable organizations, arts organizations, and other nonprofits.
Key facts about Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation
In short: Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation gave $18K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $604.167), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 13-3249397
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,125
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- Average grant
- $604
- Median grant
- $190
- Total assets
- $96,898
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$97K
-12.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$18K
+13.8% YoY
Grant Count
30
+15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$604.167
-1.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation gives
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 361% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions span several areas. The Levite Jewish Community Center says it works to enhance Jewish identity through cultural, educational, and member well-being programs. Clay Art Center says it provides education, studio practice, exhibitions, and community engagement in ceramic arts. American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports the lifesaving work of Magen David Adom in Israel. Other 2025 recipients include the New Israel Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All, the American Kidney Fund, the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, and DOROT, whose stated mission includes addressing social isolation and loneliness among older adults.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $18,125. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $6,000, with a median of $190. The largest grants included $6,000 to United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York, $3,855 to Beth El Synagogue Center, and $1,500 to Chabad Israel Center. Other grants included $1,000 each to Hadassah Women’s Zionist Organization of America and the Levite Jewish Community Center, and $500 to American Friends of Magen David Adom. The listed grants were designated for general support.
How to Apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 6% to Alabama, 4% to Washington, DC, 3% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $21K (2023). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $18K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York ($6K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York New York, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue Center New Rochelle, NY | General Support | $3,855 |
| Chabad Israel Center New York, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
| Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization of America New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Levite Jewish Community Center Birmingham, AL | General Support | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Clay Art Center Port Chester, NY | General Support | $400 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater New York New York, NY | General Support | $300 |
| Thirteen New York, NY | General Support | $250 |
| Choice Matters White Plains, NY | General Support | $250 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,898 | $4,286 | $19,625 | $18,125 |
| 2024 | $110,245 | $5,248 | $17,425 | $15,925 |
| 2023 | $119,539 | $29,554 | $22,209 | $20,709 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $96,898 | $110,245 | $119,539 |
| Revenue | $4,286 | $5,248 | $29,554 |
| Expenses | $19,625 | $17,425 | $22,209 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $18,875 | $16,675 | $21,459 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,537 | $4,500 | $28,804 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,235 | $5,746 | $5,741 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 12, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sondra Goldenberg as president, Nancy Kansler as secretary/treasurer, and Zoe Kansler as director.
Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation is led by Sondra Goldenberg, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sondra Goldenberg
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Kansler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Kansler
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Fran Malina (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert S. Malina (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: A. Carl Goldenberg (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 1255 North Avenue B5K, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Phone: (203) 987-3670
Frequently asked questions about Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation gave $18K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 26 grants.
What is Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $190, and its average grant was $604, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), New Rochelle, NY (2 grants) and Pittsfield, MA (2 grants).
Does Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York ($6,000), Beth El Synagogue Center ($3,855) and Chabad Israel Center ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation?
Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation reported $97K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions span several areas. The Levite Jewish Community Center says it works to enhance Jewish identity through cultural, educational, and member well-being programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3249397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation 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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