Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation
The Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 11 charitable grants totaling $55,515 to organizations in Washington, DC, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation at a glance
In short: Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation gave $56K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state District of Columbia. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,515
- -24.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -31.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,047
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $1,360,483
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (32% 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 Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process, materials, or additional restrictions are provided.
- Contact
Mailing address: 115 Federal Street Ste 801, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 216-6861
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was At the Well Project Inc ($18K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Washington, DC (32%), Massachusetts (29%), New York (26%), and Rhode Island (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 130% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $24K (2022) to $74K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| At the Well Project Inc Washington, DC | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Temple Israel Center White Plains, NY | Charitable | $12,065 |
| Hadassh Middletown, RI | Charitable | $6,750 |
| Temple Emanuel Newton Newton, MA | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Gateways Access to Jewish Education Newton, MA | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Miriam Fund Boston, MA | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Yiddish Book Center Amherst, MA | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Hadar Institute New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Westborough, MA | Charitable | $600 |
| National Kidney Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $600 |
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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 | $1,360,483 | $52,860 | $64,443 | $55,515 | 11 | $57,756 | $46,673 | $73,324 |
| 2024 | $1,372,066 | $51,886 | $77,475 | $73,055 | 16 | $73,216 | $48,127 | $68,644 |
| 2023 | $1,397,655 | $39,691 | $62,211 | $56,865 | 11 | $57,713 | $37,575 | $67,466 |
| 2022 | $1,420,175 | $30,023 | $32,370 | $24,099 | 9 | $26,132 | $30,022 | $71,880 |
| 2021 | $1,422,522 | $38,218 | $79,535 | $73,852 | 12 | — | $36,370 | $71,161 |
| 2020 | $1,463,839 | $35,613 | $78,300 | $72,788 | 18 | — | $36,729 | $71,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K 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 whose stated missions span Jewish life and education, health, and cultural programming. For example, At The Well Project says it brings together ancient Jewish wisdom, modern health science, and people’s experiences to support holistic self-care. Gateways Access to Jewish Education says it provides special education services and support for students with diverse learning needs in Jewish educational settings. The National Kidney Foundation describes its work as preventing kidney disease, advancing patient-centered innovation, and addressing inequities in kidney care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $55,515. Grants ranged from $500 to $18,000, with a median of $3,600. Notable grants included $18,000 to At The Well Project Inc.; $12,065 to Temple Israel Center; $6,750 to Hadassh; and $4,200 to Temple Emanuel Newton. Other recipients included Gateways Access to Jewish Education and the Miriam Fund ($3,600 each), Yiddish Book Center ($3,600), and Hadar Institute ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Debra G Waxman, Janet G Greenfield, and Louise G Citron as trustees.
Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra G. Waxman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet G. Greenfield
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise G. Citron
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation
How much does Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation give each year?
Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation gave $56K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 16 grants.
What is Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation's typical grant size?
Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,600, and its average grant was $5,047, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation give grants?
Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (29%) and New York (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newton, MA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation's largest grantees?
Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include At the Well Project Inc ($18,000), Temple Israel Center ($12,065) and Hadassh ($6,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation?
Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated missions span Jewish life and education, health, and cultural programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herbert & Barbara Goldberg 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 Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation's EIN?
Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3293595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Herbert & Barbara Goldberg 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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