Neil Jane William Estelle Golub
Neil Jane William Estelle Golub is a private foundation based in Schenectady, New York. Its 2024 filing states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities and primarily supports other charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) through contributions.
Neil Jane William Estelle Golub at a glance
In short: Neil Jane William Estelle Golub gave $2.1M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in New York. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,052,500
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -34.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,019
- +76.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,000
- Total assets
- $7,825,919
- -8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Neil Jane William Estelle Golub
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 461 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308
Phone: (518) 379-1863
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Neil Jane William Estelle Golub funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY ($555K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
283 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 221 grants of 283 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York. Recipients included organizations in Schenectady, Albany, New York City, and Rensselaer.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Neil Jane William Estelle Golub open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 26 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $90K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 531% 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 $1.7M (2022) to $2.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $555,000 |
| Union College Schenectady, NY | Unrestricted | $275,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Schenectady Jewish Community Center Schenectady, NY | Unrestricted | $140,000 |
| The Foundation for Ellis Medicine Schenectady, NY | Unrestricted | $140,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Schenectady Schenectady, NY | Unrestricted | $102,500 |
| Bethesda House Schenectady, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Schenectady, NY | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Captial District YMCA Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Jewish Fam Svc Mensches Albany, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
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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 | $7,825,919 | $1,404,926 | $2,163,856 | $2,052,500 | 27 | $2,053,975 | $1,274,607 | $386,895 |
| 2023 | $8,584,849 | $474,104 | $1,870,019 | $1,763,000 | 41 | $1,764,054 | $353,226 | $453,026 |
| 2022 | $9,980,764 | $1,376,235 | $1,918,395 | $1,741,500 | 42 | $1,742,275 | $247,065 | $886,868 |
| 2021 | $10,522,924 | $3,742,857 | $2,213,341 | $2,072,740 | 79 | $2,072,740 | $3,609,718 | $765,029 |
| 2020 | $8,993,408 | $911,346 | $2,038,027 | $1,903,125 | 94 | — | $780,373 | $755,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Neil Jane William Estelle Golub reported a distributable amount of $387K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as supporting other 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included youth-serving organizations: Boys and Girls Clubs of Schenectady describes its mission as helping young people reach their potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens; Big Brothers Big Sisters says it provides children facing adversity with professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. The City Mission of Schenectady describes its work as sharing the Gospel and comprehensively meeting the needs of people in poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $2,052,500. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $555,000, with a median grant of $27,000. Among the largest were Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY ($555,000), Union College ($275,000), Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($250,000), Schenectady Jewish Community Center ($140,000), and The Foundation for Ellis Medicine ($140,000). The filing lists these grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neil M. Golub as president and Mona Golub as secretary; both positions are listed as “as needed.”
Neil Jane William Estelle Golub is led by Neil M. Golub, President - As Needed on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neil M. Golub
President - As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mona Golub
Secretary - As Needed
On filings since 2020
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 Neil Jane William Estelle Golub
How much does Neil Jane William Estelle Golub give each year?
Neil Jane William Estelle Golub gave $2.1M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 41 grants.
What is Neil Jane William Estelle Golub's typical grant size?
Neil Jane William Estelle Golub's median grant in 2024 was $27,000, and its average grant was $76,019, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Neil Jane William Estelle Golub that year got $17K on average.
Where does Neil Jane William Estelle Golub give grants?
Neil Jane William Estelle Golub gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (13 grants), Schenectady, NY (9 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Neil Jane William Estelle Golub give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Neil Jane William Estelle Golub's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Neil Jane William Estelle Golub's largest grantees?
Neil Jane William Estelle Golub's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY ($555,000), Union College ($275,000) and Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Neil Jane William Estelle Golub?
Neil Jane William Estelle Golub reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $387K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Neil Jane William Estelle Golub fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as supporting other 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Neil Jane William Estelle Golub?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Neil Jane William Estelle Golub's EIN?
Neil Jane William Estelle Golub's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2809785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Neil Jane William Estelle Golub 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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