Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation
The Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. In 2023, it reported 10 grants totaling $1,380,000 to charitable organizations.
Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $138K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,380,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- Average grant
- $138,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,146,273
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1770 Melmar Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Phone: (215) 947-1495
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was American Friends of Bar Ilan Univer ($500K). Together the top 8 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, recipients in New York received 60% of grant dollars, recipients in Massachusetts received 33%, and recipients in Pennsylvania received 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 852% 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
In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Bar Ilan Univer New York, NY | General | $500,000 |
| Our Generation Speaks Waltham, MA | General | $450,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General | $100,000 |
| Jerusalem College of Technology New York, NY | General | $95,000 |
| Jerusalem College of Technology New York, NY | EM FUND | $50,000 |
| Amit New York, NY | Trauma Counselling | $50,000 |
| Amit New Tork, NY | Ellen's Kids | $50,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Honest Reporting New York, NY | General | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,146,273 | $268,964 | $1,396,925 | $1,380,000 | 10 | $1,380,000 | $255,039 | $162,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included general-purpose support and grants designated for trauma counselling, “Ellen’s Kids,” and an “EM Fund.”
Among its grantees, Our Generation Speaks describes its mission as creating an entrepreneurial community of leaders to shape a more peaceful Israeli-Palestinian future built on trust. The American Committee for Shaare Zedek says it raises funds in the United States to support Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center with financial support, services, and equipment. Israel Policy Forum describes its mission as building support for U.S. policies advancing a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $1,380,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $50,000.
Notable 2023 grants included $500,000 to American Friends of Bar Ilan University, $450,000 to Our Generation Speaks, $100,000 to Jewish Federation of Philadelphia, and $95,000 to Jerusalem College of Technology. Other grants included $50,000 to the American Committee for Shaare Zedek and $25,000 to Israel Policy Forum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Sandra Goodstein and Meyer Koplow as trustees.
Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Meyer Koplow
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Sandra Goodstein
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023. "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 Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation
How much does Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation give each year?
Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation gave $1.4M across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $50,000, and its average grant was $138,000, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation give grants?
Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (33%) and Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include American Friends of Bar Ilan Univer ($500,000), Our Generation Speaks ($450,000) and Jerusalem College of Technology ($145,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation?
Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included general-purpose support and grants designated for trauma counselling, “Ellen’s Kids,” and an “EM Fund.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Harvey Goodstein Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7992456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023.
Does Harvey Goodstein Charitable 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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