Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation
The Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation is a private foundation based in Pound Ridge, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all designated for general support.
Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation at a glance
In short: Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation gave $113K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state District of Columbia. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,500
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,227
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,959,161
- +44.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (27% 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 Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 Lost Nations Road, Pound Ridge, NY 10576
Phone: (212) 286-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Institute for Educational Advancement ($25K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (27%), California (27%), Virginia (18%), New York (11%), and Florida (9%). The listed grants also included a recipient in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) 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 $14K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 57% 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 $111K (2020) to $157K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Educational Advancement Pasadena, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Independent Women's Network Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Atlas Network Arlington, VA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Becket Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Government Accountability Inc Naples, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| State Policy Network Arlington, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| The James Madison Institute Tallahassee, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center Sherman Oaks, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,959,161 | $453,747 | $116,775 | $112,500 | 11 | $114,587 | $451,559 | $200,619 |
| 2023 | $3,421,786 | $-213,960 | $148,635 | $145,000 | 11 | $146,785 | $8,664 | $151,307 |
| 2022 | $2,766,398 | $-825,198 | $144,306 | $135,000 | 10 | $135,000 | $2,635 | $186,475 |
| 2021 | $5,254,701 | $1,705,797 | $166,752 | $156,500 | 13 | $156,500 | $768,150 | $280,987 |
| 2020 | $4,901,463 | $1,069,591 | $111,234 | $111,000 | 11 | — | $725,557 | $139,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $201K 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 show support for organizations with varied missions. The Institute for Educational Advancement describes its work as supporting the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of gifted and high-potential youth. The Becket Fund says its mission is to protect the free expression of all faiths. The David Horowitz Freedom Center describes its work as defending free societies, and the State Policy Network says it aims to catalyze freedom movements in every state.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $112,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. All 11 grants were for general support.
Notable grants included $25,000 to the Institute for Educational Advancement; $20,000 to Independent Women’s Network; $15,000 to Atlas Network; and $10,000 each to the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, The Becket Fund, and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neal I. Goldman, Marlene Mieske Goldman, Alexandra Goldman Morrill, Daniela Goldman, Jacob Goldman, Benjamin Berg, and Daniel Berg as trustees.
Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra Goldman Morrill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Berg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Berg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniela Goldman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Goldman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlene Mieske Goldman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal I. Goldman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation
How much does Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation give each year?
Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation gave $113K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 11 grants.
What is Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation's typical grant size?
Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,227, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation give grants?
Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (27%) and Virginia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation's largest grantees?
Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Institute for Educational Advancement ($25,000), Independent Women's Network ($20,000) and Atlas Network ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation?
Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $201K (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 Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. The Institute for Educational Advancement describes its work as supporting the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of gifted and high-potential youth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation's EIN?
Neal and Marlene Goldman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6091059. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Neal and Marlene Goldman 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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