Joyce and Irving Goldman Family
The Joyce and Irving Goldman Family is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It considers grants through three programs: Jewish Life, Health, and Sustainable Agriculture, and its website says it does not support work outside those areas or organizations serving communities outside the United States.
Joyce and Irving Goldman Family at a glance
In short: Joyce and Irving Goldman Family gave $8.0M across 131 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,976,850
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 131
- -17.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,892
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $229,075,352
- +11.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (28 of 108, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joyce and Irving Goldman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It invites nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with its program goals to submit proposals. It accepts online letters of inquiry through its form; submitting an LOI does not necessarily result in an invitation to apply. The foundation does not consider proposals outside its program areas or from organizations serving communities outside the United States.
- Contact
Mailing address: 417 Fifth Avenue 400, New York, NY 10016-2204
Phone: (212) 624-4300
Website: HTTP://JIGFF.ORG
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joyce and Irving Goldman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti-Defamation League ($753K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
791 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 550 grants of 791 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports organizations serving communities in the United States and does not consider proposals from organizations serving communities outside the country. In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to recipients in Washington, DC, 8% to Missouri, and 5% each to Massachusetts and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 131 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joyce and Irving Goldman Family open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 108 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.6M (2020) to $9.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 131 grants totaling $8.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Project support for the center for antisemitism research, the center on extremism, and the center for technology & society | $700,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | Project Support for the Annual Fund | $600,000 |
| AJC New York, NY | General Operating Support | $400,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | Support for an endowed fund for the goldman fellows program at the gephardt institute for civic and community engagement | $400,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $350,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Support for the Annual Fund | $300,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun New York, NY | Support for the Quiet Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Mem Global (Formerly Moishe House) Charlotte, NC | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| IJS New York, NY | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Reboot Longmeadow, MA | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $229,075,352 | $11,491,819 | $12,784,073 | $7,976,850 | 131 | $8,761,183 | $6,603,833 | $11,117,486 |
| 2023 | $205,519,244 | $11,876,021 | $13,067,517 | $8,733,000 | 158 | $9,480,885 | $6,053,220 | $9,385,872 |
| 2022 | $194,233,887 | $15,152,105 | $15,684,896 | $9,838,350 | 176 | $10,541,944 | $8,291,118 | $9,200,831 |
| 2021 | $217,839,899 | $20,166,843 | $14,412,930 | $8,305,850 | 174 | $8,953,495 | $12,828,992 | $10,075,621 |
| 2020 | $197,952,672 | $11,948,712 | $12,794,997 | $7,616,434 | 152 | — | $5,895,209 | $8,380,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joyce and Irving Goldman Family reported a distributable amount of $11.1M 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 Jewish Life program supports advocacy for Jews and Israel, opportunities for Jewish adults ages 21–45 to explore Jewish meaning and community, efforts to combat antisemitism, and Jewish community building in the United States. Its Sustainable Agriculture program includes food access for school-age children in New York and food-insecure families, food and farm advocacy, and training and technical assistance for farmers. Health is also one of its stated programs.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in these areas. For example, the Anti-Defamation League received project support for its research and other centers; the grantee describes its mission as fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate. Reboot, which received general operating support, describes its work as engaging young Jewishly unconnected cultural creatives and thought-leaders. The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund received general operating support; it describes its mission as ending breast cancer through action and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 131 grants totaling $7,976,850. Grants ranged from $500 to $700,000, with a median grant of $30,000. Its largest awards included $700,000 to the Anti-Defamation League for project support, $600,000 to the Whitney Museum of American Art for its annual fund, and $400,000 each to AJC for general operating support and Washington University in St. Louis for an endowed fund for the Goldman Fellows Program at the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement. The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund received $350,000 for general operating support.
The foundation also gave $300,000 to UJA Federation of New York for its annual fund, $250,000 to Congregation B’nai Jeshurun for its Quiet Capital Campaign, and $200,000 to Mem Global for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dorian Goldman as director and president, Lloyd Goldman as director and treasurer, Katja Goldman as director and secretary, and Benjamin P. Binswanger as executive director. The foundation’s website also lists Ben Binswanger as executive director, Kitman Chan as program officer for Next Generation Engagement, and Rebekah Tonthat as grants manager and program officer.
Joyce and Irving Goldman Family is led by Benjamin P. Binswanger, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin P. Binswanger
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$287K (2020) → $347K (2024)
Dorian Goldman
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katja Goldman
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd Goldman
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $347K, to Benjamin P Binswanger (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Joyce and Irving Goldman Family
How much does Joyce and Irving Goldman Family give each year?
Joyce and Irving Goldman Family gave $8.0M across 131 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.7M across 158 grants.
What is Joyce and Irving Goldman Family's typical grant size?
Joyce and Irving Goldman Family's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $60,892, across 131 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joyce and Irving Goldman Family that year got $39K on average.
Where does Joyce and Irving Goldman Family give grants?
Joyce and Irving Goldman Family gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (54 grants), Washington, DC (14 grants), St. Louis, MO (5 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (5 grants).
Does Joyce and Irving Goldman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Joyce and Irving Goldman Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (70 of 131) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joyce and Irving Goldman Family's largest grantees?
Joyce and Irving Goldman Family's largest 2024 grantees include Anti-Defamation League ($752,500 across 2 grants), Whitney Museum of American Art ($650,000 across 2 grants) and AJC ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joyce and Irving Goldman Family?
Joyce and Irving Goldman Family reported $229.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11.1M (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 Joyce and Irving Goldman Family fund?
The foundation’s Jewish Life program supports advocacy for Jews and Israel, opportunities for Jewish adults ages 21–45 to explore Jewish meaning and community, efforts to combat antisemitism, and Jewish community building in the United States. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joyce and Irving Goldman Family?
The foundation 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 Joyce and Irving Goldman Family's EIN?
Joyce and Irving Goldman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3216152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joyce and Irving Goldman Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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