Myer H Goldman Foundation
Myer H Goldman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $231K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $44K.
Myer H Goldman Foundation at a glance
In short: Myer H Goldman Foundation gave $103K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,000
- +123.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,875
- +67.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $231,281
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Myer H Goldman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anti-Defamation League ($25K). Together the top 8 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Myer H Goldman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 232% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 348% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $103K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Camp Hasc Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Nevut Suffern, NY | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Emilys Entourage Merion Station, PA | General Purpose | $12,500 |
| Chai Lifeline New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Parents Project Muscular Dystrophy Hackensack, NJ | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| Joint Relief Agency Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Purpose | $7,500 |
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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 | $231,281 | $52,061 | $118,321 | $103,000 | 8 | $110,659 | $44,399 | $31,768 |
| 2024 | $297,541 | $16,135 | $62,541 | $46,000 | 6 | $54,270 | $7,864 | $31,594 |
| 2023 | $343,947 | $17,379 | $46,896 | $33,000 | 7 | $39,908 | $10,470 | $28,136 |
| 2022 | $373,464 | $13,198 | $46,637 | $31,000 | 7 | $38,501 | $5,697 | $29,180 |
| 2021 | $406,906 | $51,789 | $45,384 | $33,000 | 9 | $39,126 | $45,663 | $32,575 |
| 2020 | $400,952 | $14,459 | $50,361 | $40,000 | 10 | — | $9,476 | $28,427 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Myer H Goldman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Myer H Goldman Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joshua Fishbein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $595 (2025)
Lee S. Fiederer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $595 (2025)
Michael D. Fishbein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $595 (2025)
Deborah Feder
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$595 (2024) → $595 (2025)
Bernice Koplin
Counsel
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$6K (2024) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Debra Bragg (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Debra Feder (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Bernice Koplin (Counsel). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Myer H Goldman Foundation
How much does Myer H Goldman Foundation give each year?
Myer H Goldman Foundation gave $103K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 6 grants.
What is Myer H Goldman Foundation's typical grant size?
Myer H Goldman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $12,875, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Myer H Goldman Foundation give grants?
Myer H Goldman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (19%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Myer H Goldman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Myer H Goldman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Myer H Goldman Foundation's largest grantees?
Myer H Goldman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Anti-Defamation League ($25,000), Camp Hasc ($15,000) and Nevut ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Myer H Goldman Foundation?
Myer H Goldman Foundation reported $231K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Myer H Goldman Foundation's EIN?
Myer H Goldman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7243885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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