Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $221K. Net investment income was $287K.
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships at a glance
In short: Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships gave $221K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $37K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $221,262
- +3.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $36,877
- -31.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,174,167
- +2.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (62% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($136K). Together the top 6 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 22 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $192K (2021) to $240K (2023). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Reaearch and support | $136,125 |
| Cures Within Reach Chicago, IL | Research and support | $39,367 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA | Researtch and support | $30,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Columbia, MD | Research and support | $10,000 |
| Facial Pain Research Foundation Inc Hoffman Estates, IL | Research and support | $5,000 |
| Swim Across America Charlotte, NC | Research and support | $770 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,174,167 | $336,084 | $270,487 | $221,262 | 6 | $221,292 | $286,885 | $262,037 |
| 2025 | $3,108,569 | $291,297 | $265,190 | $213,981 | 4 | $218,996 | $245,103 | $221,277 |
| 2024 | $3,082,462 | $237,055 | $245,506 | $205,446 | 5 | $210,461 | $201,991 | $218,996 |
| 2023 | $3,090,913 | $131,541 | $285,896 | $240,481 | 4 | $243,111 | $88,756 | $210,576 |
| 2022 | $3,245,268 | $433,561 | $245,121 | $205,585 | 3 | $208,100 | $396,476 | $242,997 |
| 2021 | $3,056,827 | $91,978 | $224,388 | $191,500 | 3 | — | $59,110 | $208,322 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships reported a distributable amount of $262K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships is led by Nanci Goldman-Soriano, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Nanci Goldman-Soriano
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Goldman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Goldman
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Goldman
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Steve Goldman (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Joanne Goldman-Kay (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships
How much does Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships give each year?
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships gave $221K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $214K across 4 grants.
What is Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships's typical grant size?
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $36,877, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships give grants?
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships gives mostly in Minnesota: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (20%) and Iowa (14%).
Does Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research and support" (4 grants).
Who are Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships's largest grantees?
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships's largest 2026 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($136,125), Cures Within Reach ($39,367) and University of Iowa Center for Advancement ($30,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships?
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $221K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships?
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Knoxville, TN. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships's EIN?
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4258390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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