Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc
Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return and reports no grants or assets; the foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $1
- -100.0% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $5,688
- -96.0% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is reported on its final filing and should not be read as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O D Wechsler 400 Garden City Plz, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 873-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2020 grantees were located in New York, New York; Montgomery, Alabama; and Mendon, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 18 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Book Council New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $31,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| The Innocence Project Inc New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| The Isidore Newman School New Orleans, LA | General charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| St Germaines Service New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Chinese Missionary Baptist Church New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Boys Town of Jerusalem New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Fund for the City of New York New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $4,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art New York, NY | General charitable purpose | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1 | $5,688 | — | — | — | $219 |
| 2020 | $5,687 | $21,739 | $141,210 | $132,000 | 18 | $20,623 | $1,861 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $219 for 2021 — 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 2020 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span Jewish literature and community, criminal justice reform, art, racial justice, urban green space, and animal welfare. For example, Jewish Book Council says it champions books reflecting the diversity of Jewish experience, while The Innocence Project says it works to free people wrongfully convicted and reform the criminal justice system.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $132,000 through 18 grants. The available information does not establish a typical grant size. Notable grants included $31,000 to Jewish Book Council Inc., $20,000 to The Innocence Project Inc., $3,500 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, $2,000 to Southern Poverty Law Center Inc., and $1,000 each to New York Restoration Project and Pet Pride of New York Inc. The 2021 filing reports no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Amy Eller, Robert Goldberg, Harvey Stone, and Donna Kenton as directors.
Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc's 2021 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Amy Eller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Kenton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Stone
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Goldberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc
What does Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included organizations whose own stated missions span Jewish literature and community, criminal justice reform, art, racial justice, urban green space, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc make grants?
The listed 2020 grantees were located in New York, New York; Montgomery, Alabama; and Mendon, New York.
How much is Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $219 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc's EIN?
Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6111269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Samuel Goldberg & Sons Foundation Inc 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.
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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