Steven M Goldman Family Fdn
Steven M Goldman Family Fdn is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $154K. Net investment income was $15K.
Steven M Goldman Family Fdn at a glance
In short: Steven M Goldman Family Fdn gave $154K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,162
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,129
- +32.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $8,128
- -94.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Steven M Goldman Family Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Jersey Performing Arts Center ($50K). Together the top 9 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 54 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Steven M Goldman Family Fdn gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2021) to $181K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| American Independent Foundation Washington, DC | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Jewish Business Network Dobbs Ferry, NY | General Purpose | $18,000 |
| Macaulay Honors College New York, NY | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| George Washington University Washington, DC | General Purpose | $9,662 |
| NY Historical Society New York, NY | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jeshurun Staten Island, NY | General Purpose | $5,500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $8,128 | $15,416 | $154,461 | $154,162 | 9 | $154,162 | $15,117 | $4,213 |
| 2023 | $147,141 | $-46,136 | $185,006 | $180,576 | 14 | $182,376 | $10,150 | $12,625 |
| 2022 | $370,176 | $-7,878 | $176,604 | $161,511 | 13 | $162,911 | $17,087 | $22,341 |
| 2021 | $554,659 | $386,606 | $127,330 | $126,362 | 9 | $126,362 | $377,895 | $12,478 |
| 2020 | $232,760 | $-66,424 | $142,059 | $135,876 | 9 | — | $11,526 | $16,709 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven M Goldman Family Fdn reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Steven M Goldman Family Fdn is led by Steven M. Goldman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven M. Goldman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beth Goldman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Max Goldman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roberta Goldman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Steven M Goldman Family Fdn
How much does Steven M Goldman Family Fdn give each year?
Steven M Goldman Family Fdn gave $154K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $181K across 14 grants.
What is Steven M Goldman Family Fdn's typical grant size?
Steven M Goldman Family Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,129, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Steven M Goldman Family Fdn give grants?
Steven M Goldman Family Fdn's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (32%) and District of Columbia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Steven M Goldman Family Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Steven M Goldman Family Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Steven M Goldman Family Fdn's largest grantees?
Steven M Goldman Family Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include New Jersey Performing Arts Center ($50,000), UJA Federation of New York ($25,000) and American Independent Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steven M Goldman Family Fdn?
Steven M Goldman Family Fdn reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Steven M Goldman Family Fdn's EIN?
Steven M Goldman Family Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4086047. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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