Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation
The Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no later filing reported; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation gave $9K across 11 grants in 2022 (avg $836.545), mostly in Illinois. 91% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $9,202
- +86.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $837
- +52.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $18,619
- -52.3% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 91% first-time grantees (10 of 11, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (94% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2022 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This describes the policy stated in that filing, not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5627 S Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (773) 230-5545
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Roycemore ($5K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The filing also reports grants to recipients in Iowa, New York, Tennessee, and Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation open to new grantees?
91%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 10 of 11 grantees (91%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $910; repeat grants $105. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $105 repeat.
- 9% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 711% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $23K (2020). In 2022 it made 11 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roycemore Evanston, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Akiba Schechter Jewish Day School Chicago, IL | Donation | $3,000 |
| University of Iowa Dance Marathon Iowa City, IA | Donation | $350 |
| Chicago Family Health Center Chicago, IL | Donation | $300 |
| Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | Donation | $105 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of Ame New York, NY | Donation | $100 |
| Northfield Township Food Pantry Glenview, IL | Donation | $100 |
| Rohr Lincolnshire, IL | Donation | $100 |
| St Judes Memphis, TN | Donation | $50 |
| Acbl Horn Lake, MS | Donation | $49 |
Ready to take the next step with Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $18,619 | $-2,837 | $17,614 | $9,202 | 11 | $9,202 | — | $1,295 |
| 2021 | $39,071 | $991 | $6,575 | $4,924 | 9 | $4,924 | — | $1,904 |
| 2020 | $44,655 | $1,004 | $24,754 | $23,040 | 9 | — | — | $2,826 |
| 2019 | $68,405 | $1,171 | $8,033 | $6,983 | 11 | — | $121 | $3,521 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included donations to a Jewish day school, health and food-access organizations, an arts institution, and other charitable organizations. Chicago Family Health Center describes its own mission as providing accessible, culturally sensitive primary healthcare and working to prevent disease and provide treatment. Northfield Township Food Pantry says it assists township residents experiencing food insecurity with food and grocery store gift cards.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $9,202 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $48 to $5,000, with a median of $100. The largest listed grants were $5,000 to Roycemore in Evanston, Illinois, and $3,000 to Akiba Schechter Jewish Day School in Chicago. Other listed grants included $350 to University of Iowa Dance Marathon, $300 to Chicago Family Health Center, and $105 to the Art Institute of Chicago. The filing describes the grants as donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Robert Goldberg as President and Marthan Goldberg as Director.
Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation is led by Robert Goldberg, President on the 2022 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Robert Goldberg
President
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marthan Goldberg
Director
President & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joshua S. Goldberg (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Leslie Solomon (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation
How much does Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation give each year?
Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation gave $9K across 11 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $5K across 9 grants.
What is Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $100, and its average grant was $837, across 11 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation that year got $910 on average.
Where does Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation give grants?
Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
Who are Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Roycemore ($5,000), Akiba Schechter Jewish Day School ($3,000) and University of Iowa Dance Marathon ($350), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation?
Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation reported $19K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included donations to a Jewish day school, health and food-access organizations, an arts institution, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation?
The 2022 filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation's EIN?
Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4160897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Soloman Goldberg Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 21, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Frank & Fay Katlin Family Foundation
Northbrook, IL
Assets
$680K
Grants
8
Total Given
$70K
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
AbbVie Foundation
North Chicago, IL
The AbbVie Foundation funds health equity, access to care, cancer care, community health, and related community-led programs through partnerships and employee initiatives. Its 2025 grants ranged from $8,000 to $15 million, with a median of $25,000; it supports work worldwide, with the largest share of recent grants going to Illinois. It makes grants only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$265.6M
Grants
65
Total Given
$47.1M
Circle of Service Foundation
Chicago, IL
The foundation funds community services, education, Jewish community, and medical research, with grantmaking concentrated in Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, though it also funds organizations elsewhere. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000 and ranged from $50 to about $1.74 million; it accepts unsolicited pre-applications for community services and for Jewish community requests in Cook or Lake County, but not for the other stated categories or out-of-area Jewish community requests.
Assets
$592.0M
Grants
637
Total Given
$37.0M
The Atkins Family Foundation
Deerfield, IL
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
32
Total Given
$211K
Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation
Naples, FL
The Robert & Terri Cohn Family Foundation funds arts and music, health, education, youth services, and programs for people with disabilities, primarily in Illinois and Missouri. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$13.6M
Grants
43
Total Given
$378K
More similar funders
More Funders in Illinois
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Soloman Goldberg Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?