Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation
The Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas that include education, athletics and disability inclusion, history and civic engagement, the arts, and support for veterans and military families.
Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,178,050
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $57,317
- +42.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $29,884,398
- +27.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (10 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% 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 Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1350 6Th Ave 31St Fl, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 271-9933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colgate University ($350K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 224 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 74% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Washington, DC (11%), Pennsylvania (8%), Tennessee (5%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 38 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $75K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $1.3M (2020) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | General Purpose | $350,000 |
| Achilles International New York, NY | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Donorschooseorg New York, NY | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| The Better Angels Society Washington, DC | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| The Trustees of the University Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $165,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, NY | General Purpose | $121,750 |
| Girls Who Invest Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Common Good New York, NY | General Purpose | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,884,398 | $8,809,899 | $2,307,831 | $2,178,050 | 38 | $2,192,765 | $5,329,106 | $1,948,492 |
| 2023 | $23,382,330 | $3,998,457 | $1,980,113 | $1,851,100 | 46 | $1,864,950 | $4,051,325 | $1,746,120 |
| 2022 | $21,363,986 | $2,775,060 | $1,532,025 | $1,444,450 | 43 | $1,445,950 | $3,972,735 | $1,741,301 |
| 2021 | $20,120,951 | $2,418,133 | $2,027,109 | $1,960,028 | 58 | — | $386,096 | $1,801,573 |
| 2020 | $19,729,927 | $3,832,057 | $1,397,033 | $1,303,690 | 39 | — | $1,348,144 | $1,336,338 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Achilles International says it enables people with disabilities to compete in mainstream athletics and build social connections. DonorsChoose.org says it gives the public a way to support public schools and address educational inequity. Jazz at Lincoln Center describes its mission as expanding a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy. The Better Angels Society supports American history documentaries, while the Gary Sinise Foundation says it supports veterans, military members, first responders, and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $2,178,050. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $350,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest awards included $350,000 to Colgate University, $300,000 to Achilles International, and $250,000 each to Central Park Conservancy, DonorsChoose.org, and The Better Angels Society. Other notable grants included $165,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, $121,750 to Jazz at Lincoln Center, and $100,000 each to Girls Who Invest and the Gary Sinise Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donna Golkin, Perry Golkin, Gregory W. Golkin, Dorie C. Golkin, and David L. Golkin as trustees.
Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David L. Golkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Golkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorie C. Golkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory W. Golkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Perry Golkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation
How much does Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation give each year?
Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 46 grants.
What is Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $57,317, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation give grants?
Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Colgate University ($350,000), Achilles International ($300,000) and Central Park Conservancy ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation?
Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation reported $29.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Achilles International says it enables people with disabilities to compete in mainstream athletics and build social connections. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation's EIN?
Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3928587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Perry & Donna Golkin Family 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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