Goldenrod Foundation Inc
Goldenrod Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Plymouth, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $915K.
Goldenrod Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Goldenrod Foundation Inc gave $915K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $152K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $914,998
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- Average grant
- $152,500
- Median grant
- $158,333
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Goldenrod Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Wildlands Trust Inc ($223K). Together the top 6 received $915K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $915K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlands Trust Inc Plymouth, MA | General Operating Support | $223,333 |
| Living Observatory Inc Boston, MA | General Operating Support | $208,333 |
| Manomet Inc Manomet, MA | General Operating Support | $208,333 |
| Massachusetts Audobon Society Inc Lincoln, MA | General Operating Support | $108,333 |
| Save the Pine Barrens Plymouth, MA | General Operating Support | $108,333 |
| Southeastern Massachusetts Pine Barrens Alliance Plymouth, MA | General Operating Support | $58,333 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $6,293 | $952,959 | $914,998 | 6 | $934,083 | — |
| 2022 | $946,666 | $7,985 | $17,155 | — | — | $4,576 | $3,406 |
| 2021 | $955,836 | $529,693 | $31,726 | — | — | $28,172 | $499,693 |
| 2020 | $458,779 | $65,002 | $59,582 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Goldenrod Foundation Inc is led by Catherine S. Muther, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Catherine S. Muther
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Dalton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Sheehan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Goldenrod Foundation Inc
How much does Goldenrod Foundation Inc give each year?
Goldenrod Foundation Inc gave $915K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Goldenrod Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Goldenrod Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $158,333, and its average grant was $152,500, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Goldenrod Foundation Inc give grants?
Goldenrod Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Plymouth, MA (3 grants).
Does Goldenrod Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Goldenrod Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Goldenrod Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Goldenrod Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Wildlands Trust Inc ($223,333), Living Observatory Inc ($208,333) and Manomet Inc ($208,333), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Goldenrod Foundation Inc's EIN?
Goldenrod Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3378859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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