Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial
Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awards scholarships for post-secondary education, giving first priority to Jewish students who reside in the Titusville, Pennsylvania, area school district.
Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial at a glance
In short: Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial gave $160K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,000
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,333
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $2,470,414
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial
- How to Apply
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The fund awards scholarships through a competitive process. Candidates submit a formal application with their academic record, selected financial information, a schedule of activities, personal references, and an essay on a designated topic. The scholarship committee also conducts a personal interview and evaluates scholastic aptitude, financial need, personality, and worthiness with respect to leadership, honesty, integrity, and good reputation as a student. The committee determines appropriate financial awards. The filing directs candidates to Jewish Family Children's Services.
- Contact
Application contact: Jewish Family Children'S Services
Mailing address: 5743 Bartlett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: (412) 422-7200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michelle Malizio ($15K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing gives first priority to Jewish students residing in the Titusville, Pennsylvania, area school district. After awards for those students are determined, additional awards may be made to qualified students in 11 specified counties in Western Pennsylvania. All listed 2024 grant recipients were in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% 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 $140K (2020) to $160K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Malizio Pittsburgh, PA | Education Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Sara Friedman Pittsburgh, PA | Education Scholarship | $14,500 |
| Talia Akiva Pittsburgh, PA | Education Scholarship | $14,500 |
| Lauren Himmel Pittsburgh, PA | Education Scholarship | $14,500 |
| Rachel Luzer Pittsburgh, PA | Education Scholarship | $14,500 |
| Laura Weiss Pittsburgh, PA | Education Scholarship | $14,500 |
| Ellie Fleischer Pittsburgh, PA | Education Scholarship | $13,500 |
| Casey Bloom Pittsburgh, PA | Education Scholarship | $13,500 |
| Marni Levin Butler, PA | Education Scholarship | $13,500 |
| Harrison Calig Pittsburgh, PA | Education Scholarship | $12,500 |
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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 | $2,470,414 | $178,965 | $192,730 | $160,000 | 12 | $170,000 | $156,235 | $154,679 |
| 2023 | $2,484,179 | $124,675 | $193,016 | $147,500 | 10 | $164,168 | $95,827 | $148,944 |
| 2022 | $2,552,520 | $161,942 | $179,884 | $151,400 | 12 | $159,048 | $141,106 | $160,188 |
| 2021 | $2,570,462 | $314,369 | $188,767 | $155,000 | 16 | $165,000 | $290,602 | $169,428 |
| 2020 | $2,444,862 | $161,298 | $173,907 | $140,000 | 16 | — | $138,951 | $151,239 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $160,000 in 12 grants. Awards ranged from $8,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $14,000. All 12 listed grants were for education scholarships.
The largest listed award was $15,000 to Michelle Malizio. Other listed awards included $14,500 each to Sara Friedman, Talia Akiva, Lauren Himmel, Rachel Luzer, and Laura Weiss; $13,500 each to Ellie Fleischer, Casey Bloom, and Marni Levin; $12,500 to Harrison Calig; $11,500 to Benjamin Kwin; and $8,000 to Ivry Sasson.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jewish Family Children's Services as trustee.
Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial is led by Jewish Family Children's Services, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jewish Family Children's Services
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Jewish Family Children's Services (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial
How much does Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial give each year?
Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial gave $160K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 10 grants.
What is Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial's typical grant size?
Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $13,333, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial that year got $14K on average.
Where does Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial give grants?
Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (10 grants).
Does Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial's largest grantees?
Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial's largest 2024 grantees include Michelle Malizio ($15,000), Sara Friedman ($14,500) and Talia Akiva ($14,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial?
Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial?
The fund awards scholarships through a competitive process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial's EIN?
Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1229795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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