Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education
GOLDIN FOUNDATION FOR is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It recognizes educators for outstanding contributions in classrooms and communities and makes grants to educational projects and organizations.
Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education at a glance
In short: Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education gave $48K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,400
- +80.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,033
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $453,298
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education
- How to Apply
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The filing says forms are available online. The program description says nominations may be submitted at any time; the filing lists a December 31 deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Harriet Goldin
Mailing address: 85 Grove St Apt 408, Wellelsey, MA 02482
Phone: (781) 444-7660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education
Who Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Embracing Our Differences ($8K). Together the top 2 received $16K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($32,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education gives
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $48K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $32,900 |
| Embracing Our Differences Jamaica Plain, MA | Exemplary Projects | $8,000 |
| Lexington Public Schools Jamaica Plain, MA | Exemplary Projects | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $453,298 | $131,516 | $59,035 | $48,400 | 12 | $51,591 | $442 |
| 2023 | $380,817 | $154,273 | $39,349 | $26,800 | 8 | $30,565 | $11,543 |
| 2022 | $265,893 | $49,624 | $46,277 | $36,000 | 5 | $39,082 | — |
| 2021 | $262,546 | $45,149 | $38,343 | $26,000 | 14 | $29,703 | — |
| 2020 | $255,740 | $43,522 | $42,841 | $40,500 | 9 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is recognizing and rewarding educators who have made outstanding contributions in their classrooms and communities. Its grants include projects described as exemplary programs or projects.
One 2024 grantee, REACH INC, describes its own mission as providing recreation and challenges to developmentally disabled adults through residential, day, and individual supports.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $48,400. Grant amounts ranged from $900 to $10,000, with a median of $1,250. The largest grants were $10,000 to Our Children’s Trust; $8,000 each to an individual recipient and Embracing Our Differences; and $7,500 each to Art Conservatory for Teens and Lexington Public Schools.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says forms are available online and identifies Harriet Goldin as the person to contact. It restricts awards to educators within specific collaborative regions. The filing gives a December 31 deadline.
A program description last updated August 3, 2024, describes Exemplary Projects Awards of $5,000–$10,000 for educational initiatives that have operated for at least three full years and have potential for replication or adaptation. That description says nominations may be received at any time.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harriet Goldin as executive director and Marshall Goldin as treasurer.
Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education is led by Harriet Goldin, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harriet Goldin
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marshall Goldin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education
How much does Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education give each year?
Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education gave $48K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 8 grants.
What is Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education's typical grant size?
Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $4,033, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education give grants?
Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jamaica Plain, MA (2 grants).
Does Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Exemplemantary Programs" (6 grants) and "Exemplary Projects" (6 grants).
How large is Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education?
Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education reported $453K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $132K.
What does Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is recognizing and rewarding educators who have made outstanding contributions in their classrooms and communities. Its grants include projects described as exemplary programs or projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education?
The filing says forms are available online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education's EIN?
Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3090548. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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