Goldwater Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SARASOTA, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $300.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$45K
+806.5% YoY
Grant Count
5
+400.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+81.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goldwater Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Goldwater Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Goldwater Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SARASOTA, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $300.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $50,681 | $56,052 |
| Revenue | $-3,243 | $924 | $302,498 |
| Expenses | $47,438 | $6,295 | $253,889 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $46,381 | $5,647 | $253,195 |
| Net Investment Income | $300 | $276 | $2,961 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,085 | $2,474 | $8,589 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Teen Court of Sarasota ($24,200), Safe Children Coalition Inc ($15,000), Toka's Friends ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TEEN COURT OF SARASOTA SARASOTA, FL | CHARITABLE | $24,200 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ATLANTA, GA | CHARITABLE | $125 |
| SAFE CHILDREN COALITION INC SARASOTA, FL | CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
| GWF USA FOUNDATION NEW HOPE, PA | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| TOKA'S FRIENDS WESTPORT, MA | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA A GOLDWATER | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goldwater Family Foundation?
Goldwater Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SARASOTA, FL. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Goldwater Family Foundation operate?
Goldwater Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Goldwater Family Foundation award?
In 2023, Goldwater Family Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $45K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Goldwater Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Goldwater Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Goldwater Family Foundation's EIN?
Goldwater Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5072377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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