Goldsmith Legacy Foundation
Goldsmith Legacy Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. In 2025, it gave $140,000 through 17 grants, all to California recipients; the listed grants were for general support.
Goldsmith Legacy Foundation at a glance
In short: Goldsmith Legacy Foundation gave $140K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,235
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,806,508
- +12.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Goldsmith Legacy Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Jamen Wurm as the contact. It lists no preferred format, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Jamen Wurm
Mailing address: 251 S Lake Ave Suite 730, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 449-6321
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Goldsmith Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orange County Rescue Mission ($12K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Goldsmith Legacy Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2020) to $140K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Rescue Mission Tustin, CA | General Support | $12,000 |
| A New Way of Life Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| East La Women's Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth House Pasadena, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hope Harbor Tustin, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| House of Ruth Claremont, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kherut Anaheim, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Thomas House Temporary Shelter Garden Grove, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services Pasadena, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Walter Hoving Home Pasadena, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,806,508 | $368,151 | $162,384 | $140,000 | 17 | $142,819 | $352,985 | $136,097 |
| 2024 | $1,600,741 | $117,288 | $146,444 | $125,000 | 15 | $127,624 | $104,705 | $128,096 |
| 2023 | $1,629,897 | $176,059 | $133,045 | $120,000 | 16 | $122,270 | $166,142 | $113,695 |
| 2022 | $1,586,883 | $35,986 | $148,361 | $125,500 | 16 | $127,889 | $31,971 | $115,872 |
| 2021 | $1,699,258 | $480,754 | $135,096 | $120,000 | 19 | $122,418 | $472,023 | $114,302 |
| 2020 | $1,353,600 | $18,485 | $121,305 | $104,000 | 17 | — | $20,704 | $96,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goldsmith Legacy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include addressing homelessness and housing needs, supporting people affected by domestic violence and human trafficking, and providing education, job training, and mentoring.
For example, Union Station Homeless Services says it works to end homelessness through housing solutions and supportive services. House of Ruth says it works to prevent domestic violence and ensure the safety and well-being of those impacted. KHERUT says it provides education, paid training, employment opportunities, and mentoring for at-risk individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $140,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $12,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $12,000 to Orange County Rescue Mission. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to A New Way of Life, East LA Women’s Center, Elizabeth House, Hope Harbor, House of Ruth, KHERUT, Thomas House Temporary Shelter, Union Station Homeless Services, Walter Hoving Home, and Wise Place; and $7,500 to Women’s Transitional Living Center.
The foundation also reported 15 grants totaling $125,000 in 2024 and 16 grants totaling $120,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Janelle Smith as president, Jason Smith as vice president, Jessica Goldsmith as treasurer, Judy Fullman as secretary, and Jamen Wurm as director.
Goldsmith Legacy Foundation is led by Janelle Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janelle Smith
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamen Wurm
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Goldsmith
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Fullman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Legacy Foundation
How much does Goldsmith Legacy Foundation give each year?
Goldsmith Legacy Foundation gave $140K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $125K across 15 grants.
What is Goldsmith Legacy Foundation's typical grant size?
Goldsmith Legacy Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,235, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Goldsmith Legacy Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Goldsmith Legacy Foundation give grants?
Goldsmith Legacy Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants), Pasadena, CA (3 grants) and Tustin, CA (2 grants).
Does Goldsmith Legacy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Goldsmith Legacy Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Goldsmith Legacy Foundation's largest grantees?
Goldsmith Legacy Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Orange County Rescue Mission ($12,000), A New Way of Life ($10,000) and East La Women's Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Goldsmith Legacy Foundation?
Goldsmith Legacy Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Goldsmith Legacy Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include addressing homelessness and housing needs, supporting people affected by domestic violence and human trafficking, and providing education, job training, and mentoring. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goldsmith Legacy Foundation?
The filing names Jamen Wurm as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Goldsmith Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Goldsmith Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2626361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Goldsmith Legacy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/goldsmith-legacy-foundation-morg_215b5bb8fd4e4964933ba5905d5848c1
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