Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc
Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation distributed all its assets during the fiscal year ending November 30, 2019, and is dissolving. It therefore appears to have wound down; the filing reports grantmaking in 2020, but its application instructions should not be treated as current.
Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc
- Review Cycle
- N/A, as stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, as stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Kathleen Dunleavy
Mailing address: C/O 1040 Avenue Of The Americas 3Rd, FL, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 873-1472
Email: cganer@bonadio.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 52 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2020 grantees were based in Washington, DC; Miami, FL; Brooklyn and New York, NY; and Boston, MA. These locations describe the listed grantees and do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 52 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earthjustice New York, NY | Education and Charitable | $650,203 |
| Search for Common Ground Washington DC, DC | Education and Charitable | $200,000 |
| Center for American Progress (Cap Washington, DC | Education and Charitable | $100,000 |
| Cnas Philadelphia, PA | Education and Charitable | $100,000 |
| MIT Sustainability Initiative Cambridge, MA | Education and Charitable | $100,000 |
| UJA Charlottesville, VA | Education and Charitable | $100,000 |
| Rostov Media Foundation New York, CO | Education and Charitable | $75,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Education and Charitable | $50,000 |
| Commit Foundation Bozeman, MT | Education and Charitable | $50,000 |
| Degania Foundation Miami, FL | Education and Charitable | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $783 | $2,346,284 | $2,345,917 | 52 | $783 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grantees included organizations whose stated missions address conflict resolution, poverty, climate solutions, employment access, Israeli-Palestinian policy, Jewish spiritual practice, and women’s leadership and civil society. These are the grantees’ missions, not a stated mission or focus-area list for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported $2,345,917 in grants across 52 grants. Examples include Search for Common Ground ($200,000), Degania Foundation Inc ($50,000), EcoAmerica ($50,000), LEAP Inc ($33,000), Israel Policy Forum Inc ($25,000), 350.org ($25,000), Institute for Jewish Spirituality Inc ($18,000), and Project Kesher ($10,000).
The filing states that giving was not restricted to preselected organizations. It lists a written application with details on proposals as the application material and gives no restrictions on awards. Because the filing is marked final and says the foundation is dissolving, these instructions should not be considered current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Kathleen Dunleavy as assistant secretary, Ruth Bender as secretary, Katja B Goldman as trustee, Peter Joseph as vice president, and Michael Sonnenfeldt as president.
Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc is led by Peter Joseph, Sole Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Peter Joseph
Sole Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen Dunleavy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc
What does Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc?
Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc make grants?
The listed 2020 grantees were based in Washington, DC; Miami, FL; Brooklyn and New York, NY; and Boston, MA. These locations describe the listed grantees and do not establish a broader geographic focus.
What is Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc's EIN?
Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation 2 Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2715148. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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