Goldrich Family Foundation
The Goldrich Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1987 and based in Culver City, California. The foundation operates as a significant philanthropic vehicle for the Goldrich family, with a focus on Jewish causes and related charitable initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$117.5M
+13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.2M
+12.2% YoY
Grant Count
27
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$342K
+24.6% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support Jewish education and Jewish organizations. Beyond this core focus, the foundation also funds:
- Educational institutions and initiatives
- Health and medical causes
- Community health programs
- Israel-related organizations and causes
The foundation does not maintain a public website and does not publish formal grant guidelines or priority areas, making its giving strategies less transparent than many comparable foundations.
Grantmaking
The foundation strongly prefers a proactive funding approach and does not accept unsolicited applications. Networking with previous grantees is typically required to gain access to funding. Grant seekers that align closely with the foundation's focus on Jewish life and Southern California have the best chances at funding. Those outside this alignment may succeed if their work is backed by a large institution such as a hospital or university.
Grant Range
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a national giving focus with particular emphasis on:
- California (especially Southern California and Los Angeles)
- Israel-related causes
- Colorado
- New York
The foundation also supports organizations in Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Oregon, Texas, and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (as of 2024):
- Total assets: $117,527,359
- Total annual giving: $9,231,318
- Revenue: $24,060,319
- Expenses: $10,193,197
- Net assets: $117,527,359
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $117,527,359 | $103,660,532 | $96,883,961 |
| Revenue | $24,060,319 | $15,628,615 | $12,747,721 |
| Expenses | $10,193,197 | $8,852,044 | $12,985,459 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,261,223 | $8,248,939 | $12,688,974 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,214,077 | $2,705,085 | $2,723,120 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,795,861 | $5,510,446 | $4,939,686 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cayton-goldrich Family Foundation ($6,600,936), Jewish Agency for Israel (jafina) ($700,000), Pef Israel Endowment Funds ($496,467).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICA GIVES NEW YORK, NY | TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES, ISRAEL, AND OTHER COUNTRIES | $3,600 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SOROKA MEDICAL CENTER INC SCARSDALE, NY | TO ADVANCE MEDICAL CARE, RESEARCH, AND INFRASTRUCTURE | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 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 |
| ASPEN FILMS ASPEN, CO | WORKING TO ENLIGHTEN, ENRICH, EDUCATE, AND ENTERTAIN THROUGH FILM | $12,660 |
| ASPEN JEWISH CONGREGATION ASPEN, CO | TO PROVIDE A WELCOMING AND VIBRANT HOME FOR JEWISH RITUAL, LEARNING, AND CELEBRATION IN THE ROARING FORK VALLEY, PRACTICING A JUDAISM THAT IS ACCESSIBLE, JOYFUL, AND GROUNDED IN TRADITION | $37,215 |
| 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 |
| BEVERLY HILLS FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION BEVERLY HILLS, CA | COLLABORATING WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY AND AWARENESS | $1,000 |
| BEVERLY HILLS POLICE OFFICERS BENEVOLENT FUND BEVERLY HILLS, CA | TO ENRICH THE BEVERLY HILLS COMMUNITY THROUGH ENHANCED PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES, MEANINGFUL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COMPASSIONATE | $500 |
| BRIDGING BIONICS FOUNDATION CARBONDALE, CO | TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH CONDITIONS SUCH AS SPINAL CORD INJURIES, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, PARKINSON'S DISEASE, CEREBRAL PALSY, AND STROKE TO REGAIN MOBILITY AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE | $23,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Melinda Goldrich - President and Director
- Andrea Goldrich Cayton - Director (next generation family member)
- David Rochkind - Secretary and CFO
- Andre Cullins - Controller
The foundation was established by the late Jona Goldrich, a Holocaust survivor and real estate mogul who cofounded the Goldrich Kest real estate firm in Los Angeles. The foundation is now steered by next generation family members. Leadership team members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA GOLDRICH | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID ROCHKIND | SECRETARY/CFO | 2 | — |
| STEVE CHOI | CONTROLLER | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains a low public profile with limited recent news announcements. Its giving patterns suggest active grant-making across multiple organizations, though specific recent grant announcements are not widely publicized due to the foundation's preference for discretionary giving without formal application processes or public communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Goldrich Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary purpose is to support Jewish education and Jewish organizations. Beyond this core focus, the foundation also funds: • Educational institutions and initiatives • Health and medical causes • Community health programs • Israel-related organizations and causes The foundation does not maintain a public website and does not publish formal grant guidelines or priority areas, making its giving strategies less transparent than many comparable foundations.
How do I apply for a grant from Goldrich Family Foundation?
**Grant Sizes & Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $9.2-$9.3 million • Grant range: $175,000 to $6.6 million • The foundation made 42 grants in its most recent reporting period • Typical awards range from $180 to $6.6 million **Application Process:** The foundation strongly prefers a proactive funding approach and does not accept unsolicited applications. Networking with previous grantees is typically required to gain access to funding. Grant seekers that align closely with the foundati…
Where does Goldrich Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation has a national giving focus with particular emphasis on: • California (especially Southern California and Los Angeles) • Israel-related causes • Colorado • New York The foundation also supports organizations in Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Oregon, Texas, and Utah.
What size grants does Goldrich Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Goldrich Family Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $9.2M — an average of about $342K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Goldrich Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Goldrich Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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