Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation
Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $234K.
Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation gave $234K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $78K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $234,304
- -83.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $78,101
- -83.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $78,101
- Primary geography
- Colorado (67% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Swaha Foundation ($78K). Together the top 3 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $234K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Swaha Foundation Denver, CO | Transfer to Successor FoundationTransfer to Successor Foundation | $78,102 |
| Giving Well Foundation Tesuque, NM | Transfer to Successor Foundation | $78,101 |
| The Micah Foundation Denver, CO | Transfer to Successor Foundation | $78,101 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $11,750 | $271,044 | $234,304 | 3 | $234,304 | $5,553 |
| 2020 | $71,267 | $17,586 | $1,464,960 | $1,393,546 | 3 | — | $5,293 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation is led by Jeffrey Goldstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jeffrey Goldstein
President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ann Goldstein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Karen Goldstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation
How much does Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation give each year?
Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation gave $234K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $1.4M across 3 grants.
What is Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $78,101, and its average grant was $78,101, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation give grants?
Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation's EIN?
Richard C Goldstein Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1204808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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