Goldsmith Family Foundation
The Goldsmith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey (EIN 58-6371810). Its 2026 filing reports 34 grants totaling $81,500, including support for organizations in Georgia and other states.
Goldsmith Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Goldsmith Family Foundation gave $82K across 34 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. 24% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $81,500
- +77.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 34
- +21.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,397
- +45.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $672,283
- -5.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (8 of 34, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (64% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Goldsmith Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Goldsmith Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was One Collective ($15K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 117 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, Georgia organizations received 64% of grant dollars and Illinois organizations received 18%. Smaller shares went to organizations in New Hampshire (4%), New Jersey (3%), and Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Goldsmith Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 34 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 74% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 641% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2023) to $98K (2022). In 2026 it made 34 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Collective Elgin, IL | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Urban Recipe Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Historical Society Inc Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Historic Oakland Foundation Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| North Avenue Presbyterian Church Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| North Point Ministries Alpharetta, GA | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| Hope Heals Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted General | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $672,283 | $48,576 | $86,319 | $81,500 | 34 | $84,306 | $47,163 | $80,182 |
| 2025 | $710,026 | $35,880 | $49,471 | $46,000 | 28 | $47,967 | $34,804 | $66,356 |
| 2024 | $723,618 | $29,876 | $27,811 | $25,000 | 23 | $26,823 | $26,473 | $47,257 |
| 2023 | $725,050 | $242,615 | $13,866 | $11,000 | 13 | $13,046 | $22,139 | $36,325 |
| 2022 | $501,264 | $38,808 | $101,934 | $97,500 | 19 | $99,492 | $34,877 | $37,845 |
| 2021 | $567,939 | $63,544 | $50,361 | $48,000 | 28 | — | $63,027 | $32,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goldsmith Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose work includes food access, history and cultural programs, education, religious and theological activity, and community support. For example, One Collective says it brings people together to help oppressed communities and expand access to food, freedom, and forgiveness. Urban Recipe says it promotes food security and dignity through community-driven food cooperatives. Atlanta History Center describes its work as connecting people, history, and culture through exhibitions, historic sites, educational tours, and public programs.
Other 2026 grantees describe their work as preserving and sharing Oakland Cemetery (Historic Oakland Foundation), creating spaces of belonging for families affected by disabilities (Hope Heals), enriching Druid Hills High School students’ education and development (Druid Hills Education Foundation), fostering theological scholarship and conversation (Theological Horizons), and providing a rigorous, holistic education in a diverse community for refugee, immigrant, and local children (International Community School).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $81,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $15,000 to One Collective in Elgin, Illinois; $6,000 to Atlanta Symphony Orchestra; and $5,000 each to Urban Recipe, Atlanta Historical Society, Historic Oakland Foundation, and Georgia Tech Foundation.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Glenn Goldsmith and Jere Goldsmith V as co-trustees.
Goldsmith Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jere Goldsmith V
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Goldsmith
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Goldsmith Family Foundation
How much does Goldsmith Family Foundation give each year?
Goldsmith Family Foundation gave $82K across 34 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $46K across 28 grants.
What is Goldsmith Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Goldsmith Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,397, across 34 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Goldsmith Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Goldsmith Family Foundation give grants?
Goldsmith Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (12 grants), Alpharetta, GA (2 grants) and Decatur, GA (2 grants).
Does Goldsmith Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Goldsmith Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Goldsmith Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Goldsmith Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include One Collective ($15,000), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra ($6,000) and Urban Recipe ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Goldsmith Family Foundation?
Goldsmith Family Foundation reported $672K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Goldsmith Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose work includes food access, history and cultural programs, education, religious and theological activity, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goldsmith Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Goldsmith Family Foundation's EIN?
Goldsmith Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6371810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Goldsmith 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Goldsmith Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/goldsmith-family-foundation-morg_e8d163bb76ea40aeb139edaadc9d4260
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