Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg
Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2025, it awarded grants to organizations including Minnesota arts and education institutions, as well as organizations outside the state.
Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg at a glance
In short: Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg gave $22K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,160
- -65.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,462
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $566,009
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1710 Colfax Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: (612) 839-6423
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Guthrie Theater ($10K). Together the top 9 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. The remaining grant dollars were distributed to organizations in Maryland (5%), Texas (5%), New York (4%), and Massachusetts (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $73K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, MN | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestral Association Minneapolis, MN | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Breck School Minneapolis, MN | General Funding | $1,300 |
| Groves Learning Organization St Louis Park, MN | General Funding | $1,300 |
| Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | General Funding | $1,300 |
| Hias Inc Silver Spring, MD | General | $1,000 |
| Warrior Dog Foundation Dallas, TX | General | $1,000 |
| The Hadar Institute New York, NY | Pedagogy of Partnership | $900 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | General Funding | $360 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $566,009 | $32,784 | $27,563 | $22,160 | 9 | $24,762 | $25,326 | $28,109 |
| 2024 | $560,444 | $-66,584 | $68,713 | $63,250 | 27 | $65,663 | $24,723 | $27,967 |
| 2023 | $699,999 | $96,276 | $77,835 | $72,650 | 25 | $74,963 | $36,838 | $24,676 |
| 2022 | $676,751 | $-75,093 | $64,489 | $58,780 | 17 | $60,993 | $14,893 | $30,281 |
| 2021 | $816,333 | $46,426 | $18,989 | $14,125 | 14 | $16,248 | $54,731 | $32,046 |
| 2020 | $788,896 | $21,651 | $18,610 | $13,987 | 45 | — | $11,541 | $25,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Minnesota Orchestra describes its mission as enriching, inspiring, and serving its community through an internationally recognized symphony orchestra. Children’s Theatre Company says it creates theater experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire young people and their communities. Breck School describes its work as creating confident learners who lead lives of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $22,160. Grants ranged from $360 to $10,000, with a median of $1,300. The largest awards were $10,000 to Guthrie Theater and $5,000 to Minnesota Orchestral Association, both in Minneapolis. Other grants included $1,300 each to Breck School, Groves Learning Organization, and Hamline University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Luella G Goldberg and Dr Stanley M Goldberg as directors; Ellen Goldberg Luger as president; Fredric Gross Goldberg and Martha Goldberg Aronson as directors; and Dan Aronson as treasurer.
Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg is led by Ellen Goldberg Luger, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Goldberg Luger
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fredric Gross Goldberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luella G. Goldberg
Director
President & Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Goldberg Aronson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley M. Goldberg
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Aronson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg
How much does Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg give each year?
Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg gave $22K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 27 grants.
What is Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg's typical grant size?
Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg's median grant in 2025 was $1,300, and its average grant was $2,462, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg give grants?
Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg gives mostly in Minnesota: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants).
Does Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg's largest grantees?
Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg's largest 2025 grantees include Guthrie Theater ($10,000), Minnesota Orchestral Association ($5,000) and Breck School ($1,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg?
Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg reported $566K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Minnesota Orchestra describes its mission as enriching, inspiring, and serving its community through an internationally recognized symphony orchestra. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg?
The foundation 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 Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg's EIN?
Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1875783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Stanley M & Luella G Goldberg 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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