Goldrich Family Foundation
The Goldrich Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Culver City, California. Its 2024 filing reports support for charitable organizations, including Jewish organizations and institutions, Israel-related causes, education, Holocaust remembrance, and youth programs.
Goldrich Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Goldrich Family Foundation gave $9.2M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $342K), mostly in California. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,231,318
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $341,901
- +24.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,215
- Total assets
- $117,527,359
- +13.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (75% 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 Goldrich Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5150 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230
Phone: (310) 280-5001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Goldrich Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation ($6.6M). Together the top 10 received $8.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 135 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 16% to New York, 5% to Illinois, 3% to Colorado, and a reported less than 1% to Florida. The grants also included support for organizations whose stated missions involve Israel, such as Jewish Agency for Israel, PEF Israel Endowment Funds, and Americans for Ben-Gurion University.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Goldrich Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $78K; repeat grants $474K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $39K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% 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 $8.2M (2023) to $14.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $9.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation Culver City, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $6,600,936 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel (Jafina) New York, NY | To help secure a strong, resilient future for israel and the global jewish people | $700,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | To provide relief and minister to the physical well-being of needy persons in israel | $496,467 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University Chicago, IL | To support and advance ben-gurion university by fostering excellence in education and research, nurturing the negev community, and sharing knowledge locally and globally | $436,755 |
| USC Shoah Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To collect, preserve, and share survivor testimonies to increase knowledge and understanding of the holocaust and to build a future for all that rejects antisemitism, hatred, dehumanization, and genocide | $176,650 |
| American Friends of TEL Aviv University New York, NY | Education Support | $150,000 |
| Ramah in the Rockies Denver, CO | To create and sustain excellent summer camps and israel programs that inspire commitment to jewish life and develop the next generation of jewish leaders | $132,255 |
| Jewish Creativity International Los Angeles, CA | To strengthen jewish identity and community by providing fiscal sponsorship services to independent projects in jewish arts, culture, and media | $100,000 |
| Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation New York, NY | To preserve the auschwitz-birkenau site and educate future generations about the holocaust, ensuring the memory and lessons of its victims endure worldwide | $75,000 |
| National Ramah Commission New York, NY | To create and sustain excellent summer camps and israel programs that inspire commitment to jewish life and develop the next generation of jewish leaders | $50,000 |
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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 | $117,527,359 | $24,060,319 | $10,193,197 | $9,231,318 | 27 | $9,261,223 | $10,214,077 | $6,795,861 |
| 2023 | $103,660,532 | $15,628,615 | $8,852,044 | $8,231,097 | 30 | $8,248,939 | $2,705,085 | $5,510,446 |
| 2022 | $96,883,961 | $12,747,721 | $12,985,459 | $12,645,642 | 26 | $12,688,974 | $2,723,120 | $4,939,686 |
| 2021 | $97,121,699 | $15,643,128 | $14,923,256 | $14,610,293 | 25 | $14,638,694 | $2,131,772 | $5,653,647 |
| 2020 | $96,427,902 | $15,892,142 | $13,643,739 | $13,441,899 | 27 | — | $2,458,137 | $4,967,400 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goldrich Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.8M for 2024 — 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 formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The foundation’s 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas that include Jewish life and education, Israel, Holocaust remembrance, youth development, and community support.
Among its grantees, PEF Israel Endowment Funds describes its mission as providing relief and supporting the physical well-being of needy people in Israel, including through support for hospitals, clinics, and educational and religious institutions. American Friends of Tel Aviv University says it raises funds for the university’s education, research, and community-building mission. Ramah in the Rockies describes its mission as nurturing Jewish youth through physical, intellectual, and spiritual challenges. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation says it supports preservation of the former concentration camp grounds and remnants.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $9,231,318. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $6,600,936, with a median grant of $37,215. The largest grant was $6,600,936 to Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation for public support of that organization’s mission. Other large grants included $700,000 to Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFINA), $496,467 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds, and $436,755 to Americans for Ben-Gurion University.
Other 2024 grants included $176,650 to USC Shoah Foundation, $150,000 to American Friends of Tel Aviv University, $132,255 to Ramah in the Rockies, $100,000 to Jewish Creativity International, and $75,000 to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation. The foundation also awarded $50,000 to National Ramah Commission and $43,802 to Jewish Community Centers of Denver for JCC Ranch Camp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melinda Goldrich as president and director, David Rochkind as secretary and CFO, and Steve Choi as controller.
Goldrich Family Foundation is led by Melinda Goldrich, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melinda Goldrich
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rochkind
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Choi
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andre Cullins (2020–2023) — Controller
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 Goldrich Family Foundation
How much does Goldrich Family Foundation give each year?
Goldrich Family Foundation gave $9.2M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.2M across 30 grants.
What is Goldrich Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Goldrich Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,215, and its average grant was $341,901, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Goldrich Family Foundation that year got $78K on average.
Where does Goldrich Family Foundation give grants?
Goldrich Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and Aspen, CO (2 grants).
Does Goldrich Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Goldrich Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Goldrich Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Goldrich Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation ($6,600,936), Jewish Agency for Israel (Jafina) ($700,000) and PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($496,467), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Goldrich Family Foundation?
Goldrich Family Foundation reported $117.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Goldrich Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The foundation’s 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas that include Jewish life and education, Israel, Holocaust remembrance, youth development, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goldrich Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Goldrich Family Foundation's EIN?
Goldrich Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4155986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Goldrich 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 October 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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Grantable. (2026). Goldrich Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/goldrich-family-foundation-morg_0870fdd0891e4112a80031f1b1b29c1c
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