Goldring Family Foundation
The Goldring Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, Louisiana, incorporated in 1955 and tax-exempt since July 1957. The foundation is rooted in the Jewish tradition and committed to democratic values and social justice. It operates in partnership with the Woldenberg Foundation under the joint name Goldring Family & Woldenberg Foundations.
Key facts about Goldring Family Foundation
- EIN
- 72-6022666
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,997,992
- Grants made (2024)
- 305
- Average grant
- $22,944
- Median grant
- $7,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (108 of 251, 2024)
- Total assets
- $199,184,846
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Applicants submit a Letter of Inquiry through an online portal (grantinterface.com). Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Goldring Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Goldring Family Foundation's 305 itemized 2024 grants were Louisiana (51%), Mississippi (14%) and Kentucky (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (99 grants), Metairie, LA (19 grants), Louisville, KY (10 grants) and New York, NY (7 grants). None of its 305 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (131 grants), "Education" (55 grants) and "Health" (32 grants).
Is Goldring Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 108 of 251 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$199.2M
+47.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
-32.3% YoY
Grant Count
305
-15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-20.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goldring Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is committed to democratic values and social justice, including fairness, diversity, and community in Greater New Orleans, Louisiana.
Primary funding areas include:
- Animals & Environment
- Arts & Culture
- Civil Affairs
- Education & Recreation/Opportunities for Children
- Health
- Human Services
- Jewish Causes
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$100 to $500,000
Average Grant
amount: $23,500
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's giving is concentrated in the Greater New Orleans area, reflecting the family's deep commitment to the cultural fabric of New Orleans. Primary geographic focus includes Louisiana, with some activity in Kentucky and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 305 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $199,184,846
- Total Revenue: $73,491,517
- Total Expenses: $7,426,661
- Total Giving: $6,997,992
Historical (2023):
- Annual Giving: $10,337,855
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $199,184,846 | $134,968,436 | $105,780,921 |
| Revenue | $73,491,517 | $40,304,263 | $1,548,093 |
| Expenses | $7,426,661 | $11,039,641 | $7,962,201 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,020,398 | $10,360,116 | $7,302,861 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,068,937 | $15,802,006 | $1,258,268 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,581,629 | $6,418,223 | $6,602,252 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
1,444 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Goldring Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Henry S Jacobs Camp ($1,000,000), Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation ($400,000), National Wwii Museum ($275,000 across 2 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HENRY S JACOBS CAMP Utica, MS | JEWISH CAUSES | $1,000,000 |
| HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION Center City, MN | HEALTH | $400,000 |
| NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM New Orleans, LA | ARTS & CULTURE | $250,000 |
| XAVIER UNIVERSITY New Orleans, LA | EDUCATION | $250,000 |
| YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT New Orleans, LA | EDUCATION | $200,000 |
| YUD FOUNDATION New York City, NY | JEWISH CAUSES | $200,000 |
| LOUISE H MOFFETT FAMILY FOUNDATION Metairie, LA | EDUCATION | $176,500 |
| JEWISH ENDOWMENT Metairie, LA | JEWISH CAUSES | $132,320 |
| OPERATION RESTORATION New Orleans, LA | HUMAN SERVICES | $125,000 |
| BOYS TOWN OF LOUISIANA New Orleans, LA | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William a Goldring | Chair | 2 | — |
| Jeffrey B Goldring | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Diane G Franco | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Coleman Adler | Advisor | 2 | — |
| Alan Franco | Advisor | 2 | — |
| Walton Goldring | Advisor | 2 | — |
| Paul L Fine | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Lisa B Williams | Secretary | 35 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 524 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005-4308
- Phone: (504) 849-6078 or (504) 988-9108
- Website: www.goldringfoundation.com
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Goldring Family Foundation fund?
The foundation is committed to democratic values and social justice, including fairness, diversity, and community in Greater New Orleans, Louisiana. Primary funding areas include: • Animals & Environment • Arts & Culture • Civil Affairs • Education & Recreation/Opportunities for Children • Health • Human Services • Jewish Causes
How do I apply for a grant from Goldring Family Foundation?
Applicants submit a Letter of Inquiry through an online portal (grantinterface.com). Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Goldring Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation's giving is concentrated in the Greater New Orleans area, reflecting the family's deep commitment to the cultural fabric of New Orleans. Primary geographic focus includes Louisiana, with some activity in Kentucky and Florida.
What size grants does Goldring Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Goldring Family Foundation awarded 305 grants totaling $7.0M — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Goldring Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Goldring Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Goldring Family Foundation's EIN?
Goldring Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6022666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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