Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation

HIGHLAND PARK, IL EIN: 36-3730772

Education Higher education Religion Judaism

The Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation is a private foundation based in Highland Park, Illinois. Established in 1991, it operates as a grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting various nonprofit sectors through general support grants.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$417K

+3.9% YoY

Grant Count

+1.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+2.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations across multiple sectors including:

Education
Human Services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Science and STEM Education

The foundation primarily funds general support for its grantees rather than project-specific initiatives.

Grantmaking

The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees. Specific application procedures or deadlines are not documented in available sources.

Review Cycle

are not documented in available sources.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented activity in:

Illinois
New York
Florida

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $747K (69%)

Louisiana $215K (20%)

New York $61K (6%)

Florida $18K (2%)

District of Columbia $15K (1%)

Massachusetts $7K (1%)

Connecticut $7K (1%)

Colorado $6K (1%)

+11 more states

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Wisconsin

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2023:

Metric	Amount
Total Assets	$3,573,269
Total Revenues	$214,475
Total Expenses	$449,734
Investment Income & Dividends	$115,920

Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

239 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jgasf ($76,350), Gi Research Foundation ($25,000), Aclu ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACCESS LIVING CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$6,000
ACLU CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
ADL MIDWEST CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
AMERICAN BRAIN TUMOR ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$100
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC ATLANTA, GA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$650
ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARK HIGHLAND PARK, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$250
BRADY CENTER TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
CAMP FOR ALL KIDS ST LOUIS, MO	GENERAL SUPPORT	$500
CAMP THUNDERBIRD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PETER D GOLDMAN	PRESIDENT	2	—
CAROL GOLDMAN	SECRETARY	1	—

Recent Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2023

In 2023, the foundation made 58 grants totaling $401,391 to various organizations across its focus areas. The foundation continues to distribute grants primarily through general support to established nonprofits in education, human services, and philanthropic sectors.

Gairdner Foundation announces $5 million donation from the Peter Gilgan Foundation

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education Higher education Religion Judaism

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation fund?

The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations across multiple sectors including: • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Science and STEM Education The foundation primarily funds general support for its grantees rather than project-specific initiatives.

How do I apply for a grant from Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2023):** • Total grants awarded: 58 grants • Total giving: $401,391 • Typical award range: $100–$215,000 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Crohn's and Colitis Foundation (CCFA): $10,000 • The Josselyn Center NFP: $10,000 • The Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLU: $8,000 The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees. Specific application procedures or deadlines are not documented in available sources.

Where does Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with documented activity in: • Illinois • New York • Florida

What size grants does Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation award?

In 2024, Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation awarded 60 grants totaling $417K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation's EIN?

Peter D and Carol Goldman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3730772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.