Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation

DENVER, CO EIN: 20-0568178

Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $215K. Net investment income was $360K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.2M

+9.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$215K

+34.4% YoY

Grant Count

12

+9.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

+23.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $338K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $215K. Net investment income was $360K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

AspenAustinBostonBoulderBrooklynCambridgeDenverEtnaLos AngelesNew YorkSeattleSpencertown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$205K$409K$614K$819K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$7,182,814$6,536,886$6,019,447
Revenue$416,951$744,197$246,923
Expenses$287,007$206,778$240,568
Qualifying Distributions$220,628$165,464$187,805
Net Investment Income$360,394$713,095$190,098
Distributable Amount$338,061$298,348$300,571

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$55K$111K$166K$221K10 grants202012 grants202112 grants202211 grants202312 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

WATERSHED SCHOOL$50KAMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SE…$30KGIRL RISING$20KUNIVERSITY OF DENVERKORBEL$20KJEWISHCOLORADO$20KJEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF…$15KMETROPOLITAN STATE DENVE…$15KROSE ANDOM CENTER$15KCOBALT FOUNDATION$10KPLANNED PARENTHOOD OF TH…$10K

Grant Size Distribution

57 grants across all recorded years

56<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Watershed School ($50,000), American Jewish World Service ($30,000), Girl Rising ($20,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE ETNA, NHJEWISH EDUCATION AND SERVICES$30,000
COBALT FOUNDATION DENVER, COSECURING AND PROTECTING EVERY PERSON'S ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE, AND COMBATING ALL THREATS TO THAT ACCESS.$10,000
GIRL RISING BROOKLYN, NYGIRLS' EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT$20,000
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF COLORADO DENVER, COJEWISH EDUCATION AND SERVICES$15,000
METROPOLITAN STATE DENVER FOUNDATION - UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT DENVER, COTO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE UNIVERSITY BY RECEIVING, INVESTING AND ADMINISTERING PRIVATE SUPPORT.$15,000
NEW VILLAGE GIRLS ACADEMY LOS ANGELES, CATO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR GIRLS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SERVED IN TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.$5,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS DENVER, COTO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, INCLUSIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ALL PEOPLE.$10,000
REDLINE CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER DENVER, COTO FOSTER EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN ARTISTS AND COMMUNITIES$5,000
UNIVERSITY OF DENVERKORBEL DENVER, COHIGHER EDUCATION AND SERVICES$20,000
JEWISHCOLORADO DENVER, COJEWISH EDUCATION AND SERVICES$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

BARBARA WAGNERDIRECTOR$6K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JEFFREY S GOLDSTEINDIRECTOR2
JULIE A GOLDSTEINDIRECTOR2
LESLIE K GOLDSTEINDIRECTOR2
BARBARA WAGNERDIRECTOR2$6,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation?

Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $7.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation holds $7.2M in total assets with $417K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $215K in 2024.

Where does Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation operate?

Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, Washington.

What size grants does Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $215K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $338K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation's EIN?

Lynda M Goldstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0568178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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