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.
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
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 |
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
250 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 include Boys Town of Louisiana ($100,000), City Year ($100,000), Clal ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PASS-THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM K-1 INVESTMENTS METAIRIE, LA | TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION | $30 |
| A'S & ACES NEW ORLEANS, LA | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| ACADEMY INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE (AIE) LOUISVILLE, KY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $3,000 |
| AL BRIEDE GOLD CUP NEW ORLEANS, LA | EDUCATION | $500 |
| ALAMO HEIGHTS SCHOOL FOUNDATION SAN ANTONIO, TX | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ATLANTA, GA | HEALTH | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ATLANTA, GA | HEALTH | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION METAIRIE, LA | HEALTH | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ITALIAN RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION NEW ORLEANS, LA | ARTS & CULTURE | $5,000 |
| AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCE | SCHOLARSHIPS | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Average grant amount: $23,500 • Median grant amount: $3,000 • Grant range: $100 to $500,000 • Annual number of grants: Approximately 202-321 grants per year **Application Process:** • Applicants submit a Letter of Inquiry through an online portal (grantinterface.com) • Decision timeline is not publicly disclosed **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: $400,000 (Health) • National WWII Museum: $250,000 (Arts & Culture) • Xavier University …
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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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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