Jerry Goldstein Foundation
The Jerry Goldstein Foundation is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based private foundation that supports arts education and artists. Its stated work includes scholarships for young artists, support for struggling artists and teachers, and arts programs related to rehabilitation and art therapy research.
Jerry Goldstein Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $241,443
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $36,443
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jerry Goldstein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its 2024 filing.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6104 Maddry Oaks Court, Raleigh, NC 27616
Phone: (919) 878-6782
Website: https://www.jerrygoldsteinfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerry Goldstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 250 grants of 250 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The available information does not specify a geographic focus for its grantmaking.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Jerry Goldstein Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 367% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $150K (2021). In 2023 it made 50 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $241,443 | $36,443 | — | — | — | — | $5,562 |
| 2023 | $205,000 | $31,236 | $15,441 | $15,000 | 50 | $15,441 | $4,205 |
| 2022 | $189,205 | $33,189 | $177 | — | — | $177 | $2,985 |
| 2021 | $156,193 | $36,359 | $153,897 | $150,000 | 200 | $153,897 | $4,602 |
| 2020 | $273,731 | $217,166 | $480 | — | — | — | $3,521 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerry Goldstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its mission as building a better world through arts education. It says it seeks to help talented young artists who might otherwise struggle to pursue higher education, and also identifies support for individual artists and teachers, arts programs for patients and inmates, and stress art therapy research as areas of interest.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the filing reports 50 grants totaling $15,000. The foundation’s website describes a 2023 initiative, run through the foundation and Jerry’s Artarama, that provided 50 individual recipients with $300 American Express gift cards. The website also describes a 2021 artist-in-need cycle; that is a past cycle, not a current opportunity.
The website describes a process in which students nominate themselves by submitting a form, their story, and their work, or teachers nominate a student. However, the foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The website’s application instructions should not be read as confirmation that applications are currently open.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ira Goldstein as president, David Goldstein as director, and Heather Goldstein as vice president.
Jerry Goldstein Foundation is led by Ira Goldstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ira Goldstein
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Goldstein
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Goldstein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bob Marcus (2020–2021) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jerry Goldstein Foundation
How large is Jerry Goldstein Foundation?
Jerry Goldstein Foundation reported $241K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What does Jerry Goldstein Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as building a better world through arts education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerry Goldstein Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its 2024 filing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Jerry Goldstein Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The available information does not specify a geographic focus for its grantmaking.
How much is Jerry Goldstein Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jerry Goldstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jerry Goldstein Foundation's EIN?
Jerry Goldstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1472038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jerry Goldstein 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 October 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 May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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