Golder Family Foundation
The Golder Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Winnetka, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including social-service providers, educational organizations, and Jewish organizations; the largest share of grant dollars went to Illinois recipients.
Golder Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Golder Family Foundation gave $537K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Illinois. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $537,200
- +26.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,800
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,382,267
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (6 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Golder Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact David B Golder. No special forms are required. The filing states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: David B Golder
Mailing address: 254 Scott Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: (847) 242-0500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Golder Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish United Fund ($51K). Together the top 10 received $389K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 182 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Illinois received 76% of grant dollars. Other recipient states included Minnesota (8%), Florida (5%), Washington, DC (4%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Golder Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 34 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $405K (2020) to $537K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $537K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $51,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center Northfield, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Ed Center Skokie, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation Chicago, IL | Education | $50,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools Chicago, IL | Education | $42,500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| The Ark Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Joyce Uptown Foodshelf Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,382,267 | $874,869 | $598,341 | $537,200 | 34 | $537,200 | $757,034 | $433,892 |
| 2024 | $7,106,815 | $441,616 | $498,269 | $423,520 | 32 | $423,520 | $325,259 | $409,362 |
| 2023 | $7,162,810 | $521,482 | $486,259 | $453,000 | 33 | $453,000 | $437,910 | $382,202 |
| 2022 | $7,129,262 | $134,957 | $504,983 | $437,750 | 39 | $437,750 | $116,460 | $407,021 |
| 2021 | $7,470,693 | $926,862 | $511,756 | $448,650 | 44 | $448,650 | $835,487 | $425,612 |
| 2020 | $7,025,387 | $525,341 | $469,448 | $405,000 | 37 | — | $417,410 | $404,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Golder Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $434K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, North Shore Senior Center says its mission is to foster older adults’ independence and well-being and their participation in community life. Noble Network of Charter Schools says it aims to provide students with positive school experiences that prepare them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. The Ark describes its work as helping Chicagoland Jews facing adversity navigate toward self-reliance, while Joyce Uptown Foodshelf says it provides clients with emergency food supplies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $537,200. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $51,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Larger awards included $51,000 to Jewish United Fund; $50,000 each to North Shore Senior Center, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, and Golden Apple Foundation; and $42,500 to Noble Network of Charter Schools. The filing lists the Golden Apple and Noble grants for education and the other grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joan J Golder as president/secretary; David B Golder as treasurer/vice president; and Nancy Northrip and Kenneth Golder as vice presidents.
Golder Family Foundation is led by Joan J. Golder, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joan J. Golder
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David B. Golder
Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$27K (2021) → $18K (2025)
Kenneth Golder
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Northrip
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to David B Golder (Treasurer/Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Golder Family Foundation
How much does Golder Family Foundation give each year?
Golder Family Foundation gave $537K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $424K across 32 grants.
What is Golder Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Golder Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,800, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Golder Family Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Golder Family Foundation give grants?
Golder Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (8%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (12 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Golder Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Golder Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Golder Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Golder Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish United Fund ($51,000), North Shore Senior Center ($50,000) and Illinois Holocaust Museum & Ed Center ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Golder Family Foundation?
Golder Family Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $537K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $434K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Golder Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, North Shore Senior Center says its mission is to foster older adults’ independence and well-being and their participation in community life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Golder Family Foundation?
Contact David B Golder. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Golder Family Foundation's EIN?
Golder Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3485592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Golder Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/golder-family-foundation-morg_70fe43d5cf7b42e081b97ecc8e9061ac
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