Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc
Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations addressing food access, animal welfare, animal sheltering, guide dogs, and agricultural development.
Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc gave $4K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $345.818), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,804
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $346
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $154,966
- +38.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3522 Porter St Nw, Washington, DC 20016-3178
Phone: (202) 550-7544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was So Others May Eat ($350). Together the top 10 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in DC (63%), California (9%), Maryland (9%), Illinois (9%), and Utah (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 888% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69 (2021) to $4K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| So Others May Eat Washington, DC | Feeding Meals | $350 |
| Centrao Union Mission Washington, DC | Feeding the Hungry | $350 |
| Guide Dogs for the Flind San Rafael, CA | Seeing Eye Dogs | $350 |
| Trees for the Future Silver Spring, MD | Agricultural Development in Africa | $350 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Providing meals | $350 |
| Marthas Table Washington, DC | Providing meals | $350 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Providing meals | $350 |
| Best Friends Kanab, UT | Animal Welfare | $350 |
| American Humane Society Washington, DC | Animal Welfare | $350 |
| African Parks Washington, DC | Animal Welfare | $350 |
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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 | $154,966 | $34,019 | $3,993 | $3,804 | 11 | $7,608 | — | $5,761 |
| 2024 | $111,625 | $42,222 | $10 | — | — | $5,798 | — | $3,804 |
| 2023 | $55,964 | $18,963 | $535 | $535 | 4 | $535 | $563 | $1,994 |
| 2022 | $33,978 | $30,614 | $920 | $385 | 2 | $920 | $164 | $535 |
| 2021 | $7,613 | $431 | $69 | $69 | 1 | $69 | $31 | $342 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 included organizations working in food access and meal provision, animal welfare and sheltering, guide dogs, and agricultural development. For example, Trees for the Future says its mission is to improve impoverished farmers’ livelihoods by revitalizing degraded lands. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Martha’s Table describes its work as supporting children, families, and communities through education, healthy food, and family supports. Feeding America says its mission is to advance change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $3,804 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $304 to $350, with a median grant of $350. Recipients included So Others May Eat ($350), Centrao Union Mission ($350), Guide Dogs for the Flind ($350), Trees for the Future ($350), World Central Kitchen ($350), Martha’s Table ($350), Feeding America ($350), Best Friends ($350), American Humane Society ($350), African Parks ($350), and Humane Rescue Alliance ($304).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher E Goldthwait as Director Trustee, and Richard Goldthwait, Allen Goldthwait, Sean P McCaffrey, and Michael McCaffrey as directors.
Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allen Goldthwait
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Christopher E Goldthwait
Director Trustee
Chairman & CEO → Director Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael McCaffrey
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard Goldthwait
Director
Director → Diirector, 2022
Diirector → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sean P McCaffrey
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc
How much does Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc gave $4K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $350, and its average grant was $346, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants).
Does Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Providing meals" (3 grants) and "Animal Welfare" (3 grants).
Who are Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include So Others May Eat ($350), Centrao Union Mission ($350) and Guide Dogs for the Flind ($350), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc?
Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc reported $155K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in food access and meal provision, animal welfare and sheltering, guide dogs, and agricultural development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1590770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Goldthwait Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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