Goldenberg Max Tw M G Foundation
The Goldenberg Max TW M G Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1900, it operates as a grantmaking organization with a single employee. The foundation is also known as the Max Goldenberg Foundation and operates with Harris Trust and Savings Bank as trustee.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$366K
-5.7% YoY
Grant Count
43
+4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-10.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general operating purposes and program support across various organizations. Its funding interests span education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 42 grants in 2023, with typical award sizes ranging from $1,000 to $35,000. Recent grantees have included:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Illinois, Kentucky, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $6,129,906
- Total revenues: $374,832
- Total expenses: $474,062
- Investment income and dividends: $164,750
- Number of employees: 1
The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends rather than contributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,173,366 | $6,129,906 | $6,220,208 |
| Revenue | $511,735 | $374,832 | $-15,747 |
| Expenses | $468,446 | $474,062 | $531,957 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $413,150 | $429,439 | $482,879 |
| Net Investment Income | $464,150 | $331,927 | $109,173 |
| Distributable Amount | $478,701 | $417,974 | $420,750 |
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
202 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMO BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 2 | $94,271 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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