Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation
SANDRA GULDEN & LEON J GOLDBERGER is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2024, it reported 18 grants totaling $102,200 to charitable organizations, primarily in Florida, with grants categorized as humanitarian, religious, and educational.
Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation gave $102K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,200
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,678
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,600
- Total assets
- $918,192
- -4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (87% 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 Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 E Broward Blvd Ste 1800, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: (954) 343-6973
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jafco ($16K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 10% to recipients in Virginia, and 3% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2020) to $105K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jafco Ft Lauderdale, FL | Humanitarian | $15,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Broward County Davie, FL | Religious | $13,000 |
| Memorial Foundation Hollywood, FL | Educational | $11,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for Miami, FL | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | Educational | $8,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Plantation, FL | Humanitarian | $6,500 |
| University of Florida College Law Gainesville, FL | Educational | $6,000 |
| Lev Children's Museum Cooper City, FL | Educational | $4,700 |
| The Miami Foundation Miami, FL | Religious | $4,500 |
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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 | $918,192 | $80,016 | $124,079 | $102,200 | 18 | $102,200 | $59,545 | $101,365 |
| 2023 | $962,257 | $52,507 | $111,726 | $90,770 | 17 | $90,770 | $25,437 | $89,511 |
| 2022 | $1,021,652 | $46,614 | $119,452 | $95,772 | 16 | $95,772 | $24,948 | $91,027 |
| 2021 | $1,094,884 | $210,478 | $127,835 | $105,000 | 19 | $105,000 | $71,687 | $103,621 |
| 2020 | $1,013,042 | $23,551 | $107,110 | $83,750 | 18 | — | $23,109 | $90,369 |
| 2019 | $1,102,145 | $72,853 | $108,715 | $85,500 | 18 | — | $41,791 | $80,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $101K 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 2024 grants show support for organizations and programs categorized as humanitarian, religious, and educational. Examples include JAFCO, which received a grant categorized as humanitarian; the Jewish Federation of Broward County, categorized as religious; and Memorial Foundation, categorized as educational.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Memorial Foundation says it underwrites equipment, programs, or services for South Broward Hospital District and supports educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs for patients and families. Nova Southeastern University describes its mission as delivering academic programs and fostering academic excellence, leadership, integrity, and scientific, economic, and community contributions. Lev Children’s Museum says it creates experiences connecting learners with Jewish culture and community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $102,200. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,500, with a median grant of $4,600.
Among the largest reported grants were $15,500 to JAFCO, $13,000 to the Jewish Federation of Broward County, and $11,500 to Memorial Foundation. Other grants included $10,000 to Charities Aid Foundation America, $10,000 to Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, $8,000 to Nova Southeastern University, $6,500 to Jewish Family Services, and $6,000 to the University of Florida College of Law.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Evan S. Glasser, Esq., as trustee.
Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation is led by Evan S. Glasser Esq., Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Evan S. Glasser Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation
How much does Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation give each year?
Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation gave $102K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 17 grants.
What is Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,600, and its average grant was $5,678, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation give grants?
Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Plantation, FL (4 grants), Ft Lauderdale, FL (3 grants), Hollywood, FL (3 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (8 grants), "Religious" (5 grants) and "Educational" (5 grants).
Who are Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jafco ($15,500), Jewish Federation of Broward County ($13,000) and Memorial Foundation ($11,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation?
Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation reported $918K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations and programs categorized as humanitarian, religious, and educational. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation?
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 ↑
What is Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation's EIN?
Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6630464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sandra Gulden & Leon J Goldberger Gulden Private Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sandra-gulden-and-leon-j-goldberger-gulden-private-foundation-morg_2c0b193fc078452387641cdd09635462
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