Goldmann Family Foundation
The Goldmann Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Temecula, California. Its 2024 filing says it provides support for other not-for-profit and religious organizations.
Goldmann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Goldmann Family Foundation gave $232K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in California. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $232,321
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,232
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,519,479
- -8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Goldmann Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45075 Via Tornado, Temecula, CA 92590
Phone: (951) 572-1212
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Goldmann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Focus Missionary ($60K). Together the top 10 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 71 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in California received 57% of grant dollars, those in Colorado 26%, those in Michigan 11%, and those in Texas 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Goldmann Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2020) to $541K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Missionary Golden, CO | General Support | $60,000 |
| Holy Martyrs of England and Wales Catholic Church Murrieta, CA | Regan Movie Event Donation; Choir Support; General Support | $37,821 |
| Amator Institute Inc Temecula, CA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $25,500 |
| Miles Christi Religious Order San Diego, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Right to Life League of Southern California Pasadena, CA | RTLL 2024 Gala | $25,000 |
| Ordinariate of the Chair of St Peter Houston, TX | General Support | $15,000 |
| Rotary Club of Murrieta Murrieta, CA | General Support | $3,500 |
| Rotary Club of Temecula Temecula, CA | General Support | $3,500 |
| The Men's Academy DBA of Amator Institute Inc Temecula, CA | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,519,479 | $1,267 | $236,171 | $232,321 | 10 | $232,321 | $1,267 | $130,413 |
| 2023 | $2,754,383 | $3,473 | $335,229 | $328,639 | 13 | $328,639 | $3,473 | $145,405 |
| 2022 | $3,086,139 | $222 | $399,122 | $395,520 | 19 | $395,520 | $222 | $161,812 |
| 2021 | $3,485,039 | $2,536,851 | $541,300 | $541,150 | 19 | $541,150 | $19 | $68,177 |
| 2020 | $1,489,488 | $1,135,003 | $120,515 | $118,670 | 10 | — | $3 | $18,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goldmann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is to provide support for other not-for-profit and religious organizations. Its 2024 grants included general support, choir support, a movie event donation, and support for a gala.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $232,321 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $60,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants were $60,000 to Focus Missionary, $37,821 to Holy Martyrs of England and Wales Catholic Church, $35,000 to Amator Institute Inc., $25,500 to Hillsdale College, and $25,000 each to Miles Christi Religious Order and Right to Life League of Southern California.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nicholas Goldmann as director and president; Daniela Goldmann as director, secretary, and CFO; and Luke Goldmann as director.
Goldmann Family Foundation is led by Nicholas Goldmann, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas Goldmann
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniela Goldmann
Director, Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke Goldmann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Goldmann Family Foundation
How much does Goldmann Family Foundation give each year?
Goldmann Family Foundation gave $232K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $329K across 13 grants.
What is Goldmann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Goldmann Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,232, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Goldmann Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Goldmann Family Foundation give grants?
Goldmann Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (26%) and Michigan (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Temecula, CA (3 grants) and Murrieta, CA (2 grants).
Does Goldmann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Goldmann Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Goldmann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Goldmann Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Focus Missionary ($60,000), Holy Martyrs of England and Wales Catholic Church ($37,821) and Amator Institute Inc ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Goldmann Family Foundation?
Goldmann Family Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $232K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Goldmann Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is to provide support for other not-for-profit and religious organizations. Its 2024 grants included general support, choir support, a movie event donation, and support for a gala. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goldmann Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Goldmann Family Foundation's EIN?
Goldmann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3897806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Goldmann Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2024
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