Goldring Family Foundation
The Goldring Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, Louisiana. It primarily funds nonprofits in the Greater New Orleans area, with giving in areas including education, health, arts and culture, human services, and Jewish causes.
Goldring Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Goldring Family Foundation gave $7.0M across 305 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Louisiana. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,997,992
- -32.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 305
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,944
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $199,184,846
- +47.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (96 of 244, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (51% 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 Goldring Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Begin with a Letter of Inquiry through the foundation’s application process. The 2024 filing also directs applicants to email Lisa B Williams.
- Review Cycle
- N/A on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- N/A on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Lisa B Williams
Mailing address: 524 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005
Phone: (504) 849-6087
Email: lisa@goldringfoundation.com
Website: https://goldringfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Goldring Family Foundation
Who Goldring Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Henry S Jacobs Camp ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 34 individual scholarships ($180,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,444 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,254 grants of 1,444 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it primarily funds nonprofits in the Greater New Orleans area. In 2024, Louisiana organizations received 51% of grant dollars, followed by Mississippi (14%), Kentucky (8%), New York (7%), and Minnesota (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 305 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Goldring Family Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 96 of 244 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 41% 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 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 $5.7M (2020) to $10.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 305 grants totaling $7.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $199,184,846 | $73,491,517 | $7,426,661 | $6,997,992 | 305 | $7,020,398 | $5,068,937 | $8,581,629 |
| 2023 | $134,968,436 | $40,304,263 | $11,039,641 | $10,337,855 | 359 | $10,360,116 | $15,802,006 | $6,418,223 |
| 2022 | $105,780,921 | $1,548,093 | $7,962,201 | $7,285,433 | 321 | $7,302,861 | $1,258,268 | $6,602,252 |
| 2021 | $112,694,467 | $15,630,914 | $6,872,198 | $6,156,878 | 233 | $6,181,267 | $10,186,179 | $7,192,277 |
| 2020 | $103,677,945 | $8,570,182 | $6,409,744 | $5,670,743 | 226 | — | $8,054,999 | $6,016,989 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website lists these areas of giving: Animals & Environment, Arts & Culture, Civil Affairs, Education/Recreation & Opportunities for Children, Human Services, Health, and Jewish Causes.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Youth Empowerment Project says it provides community-based education, mentoring, and employment-readiness programs for underserved young people. Operation Restoration says it supports women and girls impacted by incarceration. Roots of Music says it combines music education, academic support, and mentorship for New Orleans youth while preserving the city’s musical and cultural heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 305 grants totaling $6,997,992. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $1,000,000, with a median of $7,000. Among the largest awards were $1,000,000 to Henry S Jacobs Camp for Jewish causes; $400,000 to Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation for health; $250,000 each to the National WWII Museum for arts and culture and Xavier University for education; and $200,000 each to Youth Empowerment Project for education and Yud Foundation for Jewish causes.
The foundation’s website invites interested organizations to begin an application by completing a Letter of Inquiry with general organizational details. The 2024 filing directs applicants to email Lisa B Williams and lists no award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William A Goldring as chair; Jeffrey B Goldring and Diane G Franco as trustees; Coleman Adler, Alan Franco, and Walton Goldring as advisors; Paul L Fine as treasurer; and Lisa B Williams as secretary.
Goldring Family Foundation is led by William A. Goldring, Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William A. Goldring
Chair
President → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane G. Franco
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey B. Goldring
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa B. Williams
Secretary
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul L. Fine
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Franco
Advisor
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Coleman Adler
Advisor
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walton Goldring
Advisor
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/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 Goldring Family Foundation
How much does Goldring Family Foundation give each year?
Goldring Family Foundation gave $7.0M across 305 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.3M across 359 grants.
What is Goldring Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Goldring Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $22,944, across 305 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Goldring Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Goldring Family Foundation give grants?
Goldring Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Mississippi (14%) and Kentucky (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (99 grants), Metairie, LA (19 grants), Louisville, KY (9 grants) and New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Goldring Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 305 grants with a stated purpose on Goldring Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (131 grants), "Education" (55 grants) and "Health" (32 grants).
Who are Goldring Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Goldring Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Henry S Jacobs Camp ($1,000,000), Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation ($400,000) and National Wwii Museum ($275,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 34 individual scholarships ($180,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Goldring Family Foundation?
Goldring Family Foundation reported $199.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Goldring Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website lists these areas of giving: Animals & Environment, Arts & Culture, Civil Affairs, Education/Recreation & Opportunities for Children, Human Services, Health, and Jewish Causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goldring Family Foundation?
Begin with a Letter of Inquiry through the foundation’s application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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