Martin & Roberta Goldstein
Martin & Roberta Goldstein is a private foundation based in Park Ridge, New Jersey. In filing year 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $40,162, supporting organizations in areas including Holocaust education, Jewish community and religious life, and Israel-related activity.
Martin & Roberta Goldstein at a glance
In short: Martin & Roberta Goldstein gave $40K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,162
- +32.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,651
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $384,466
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (51% 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 Martin & Roberta Goldstein
- How to Apply
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Contact Martin L. Goldstein verbally or in writing. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Martin L Goldstein
Mailing address: 300 Tice Blvd Suite 315, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
Phone: (201) 712-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Martin & Roberta Goldstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education ($10K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
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
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (51%), Ohio (21%), New Jersey (15%), Washington, DC (13%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Martin & Roberta Goldstein open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) 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 $1K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $9K repeat.
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 187% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $17K (2020) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education Suffern, NY | Operating Contribution | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Likud New York, NY | Operating Contribution | $8,900 |
| Chabad at CWRU Cleveland, OH | Operation Contribution | $8,432 |
| National Coalition Supporting Eurasian Jewry Washington, DC | Operating Contribution | $5,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County New Milford, NJ | Operating Contribution | $5,000 |
| Valley Hospital Foundation Paramus, NJ | Operating Contribution | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Tzoin Yosef Spring Valley, NY | Operating Contribution | $720 |
| Jewish Home Foundation Rochester, NY | Operating Contribution | $500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Miami, FL | Operating Contribution | $250 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Operating Contribution | $180 |
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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 | $384,466 | $37,465 | $40,602 | $40,162 | 11 | $40,162 | $18,821 | $21,452 |
| 2023 | $387,603 | $40,548 | $30,541 | $30,305 | 7 | $30,305 | $17,512 | $20,313 |
| 2022 | $377,596 | $29,773 | $20,500 | $20,285 | 13 | $20,285 | $9,659 | $20,834 |
| 2021 | $368,323 | $27,833 | $19,502 | $19,199 | 18 | $19,199 | $7,544 | $12,193 |
| 2020 | $359,992 | $10,178 | $17,583 | $17,391 | 10 | — | $10,178 | $17,840 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Martin & Roberta Goldstein reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included operating contributions to organizations involved in Holocaust education, Jewish community and religious life, health, and Israel-related activity.
Among its grantees, American Friends of Likud says it connects audiences with Likud ministers, members of the Knesset, and other Israeli figures through programs featuring them as speakers and educators. AIPAC describes its mission as strengthening the U.S.-Israel partnership by encouraging U.S. government policies. American Friends of Magen David Adom says it raises funds and advocates in the United States for Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $40,162. Grants ranged from $180 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included:
The filing states that applications may be made verbally or in writing, with no restrictions on awards. It names Martin L. Goldstein as the person to contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martin L. Goldstein, Roberta Goldstein (listed as “DECEASED 71724”), Alison Isenstein, and Michelle Eisler as trustees.
Martin & Roberta Goldstein's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Isenstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martin L. Goldstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Eisler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Roberta Goldstein (2020–2024) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 71724
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 Martin & Roberta Goldstein
How much does Martin & Roberta Goldstein give each year?
Martin & Roberta Goldstein gave $40K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 7 grants.
What is Martin & Roberta Goldstein's typical grant size?
Martin & Roberta Goldstein's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,651, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Martin & Roberta Goldstein that year got $1K on average.
Where does Martin & Roberta Goldstein give grants?
Martin & Roberta Goldstein gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (21%) and New Jersey (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Martin & Roberta Goldstein give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Martin & Roberta Goldstein's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Martin & Roberta Goldstein's largest grantees?
Martin & Roberta Goldstein's largest 2024 grantees include Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education ($10,000), American Friends of Likud ($8,900) and Chabad at CWRU ($8,432), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Martin & Roberta Goldstein?
Martin & Roberta Goldstein reported $384K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Martin & Roberta Goldstein fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operating contributions to organizations involved in Holocaust education, Jewish community and religious life, health, and Israel-related activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Martin & Roberta Goldstein?
Contact Martin L. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Martin & Roberta Goldstein's EIN?
Martin & Roberta Goldstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7104328. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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