The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family

ROCKVILLE, MD EIN: 52-6037949

The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Rockville, Maryland. Established in 1962 in Washington, DC, the foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on Jewish and local agencies, with particular emphasis on education, human services, children's programs, and camps.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.9M

+6.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$155K

-43.7% YoY

Grant Count

-5.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-40.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation gives primarily to Jewish and local agencies, including:

Education
Human Services
Children's Programs and Camps
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Community Health
Disaster Preparedness and Relief

Grantmaking

How to Apply

** No specific application procedures are documented in available sources.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Maryland
District of Columbia
New York

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $440K (37%)

District of Columbia $406K (34%)

New York $209K (18%)

Virginia $58K (5%)

New Jersey $45K (4%)

California $22K (2%)

Hawaii $1K (0%)

States

California District of Columbia Hawaii Maryland New Jersey New York Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaBethesdaBrooklynGainthersburgGaithersburgGlendaleHonoluluLos AngelesNew YorkNorfolkNorth BethesdaPotomacRockvilleTeaneckWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	Amount
Total Assets	$3,867,746
Total Giving (2024)	$155,304

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,867,746	$3,630,940	$3,434,930
Revenue	$272,938	$174,969	$199,457
Expenses	$199,537	$315,726	$249,139
Qualifying Distributions	$175,670	$295,847	$220,004
Net Investment Income	$249,071	$155,090	$179,681
Distributable Amount	$186,181	$173,957	$195,390

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

109 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington ($15,000), Save a Child's Heart Foundation Usinc ($15,000), American Friends of Idc ($12,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF IDC NEW YORK, NY	ONE-TIME GRANT FOR OPERATION SWORDS OF IRON	$12,500
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LEKET ISRAEL INC TEANECK, NJ	ONE-TIME GRANT FOR EMERGENCY PRODUCE PURCHASE	$10,000
BENDER JCC OF GREATER WASHINGTON ROCKVILLE, MD	ONE-TIME GRANT FOR CAMP INCLUSION	$10,000
BREAD FOR THE CITY INC WASHINGTON, DC	ONE-TIME GRANT FOR ANNUAL HOLIDAY HELPINGS	$10,000
CHAMAH NEW YORK, NY	2024 GRANT TO HELP UNDERWRITE THE COSTS OF THE CDC	$7,500
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE INC POTOMAC, MD	ONE-TIME GRANT TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF YAD	$7,500
HOPE HOUSE NORFOLK, VA	ONE-TIME GRANT FOR THE FATHER AND CHILD CAMP	$10,000
HOUSE OF RUTH WASHINGTON, DC	ONE-TIME GRANT TO SUPPORT HOMELESS PROGRAMS	$3,000
JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF GREATER WASHINGTON NORTH BETHESDA, MD	ONE-TIME GRANT IN HONOR OF PHILIP N. MARGOLIUS	$10,000
JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF GREATER WASHINGTON NORTH BETHESDA, MD	3RD AND FINAL GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT PAYMENT	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MICHAEL D GOLDMAN	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
DAVID A MARGOLIUS	TRUSTEE	0.25	—
KENNETH E MARGOLIUS	TRUSTEE	0.25	—

Contact Information

Address: 39 W Montgomery Ave, Rockville, MD 20850-4210

Telephone: 202-332-6600

EIN: 52-6037949

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family fund?

The foundation gives primarily to Jewish and local agencies, including: • Education • Human Services • Children's Programs and Camps • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Community Health • Disaster Preparedness and Relief

How do I apply for a grant from The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $75,000. **Recent Activity:** Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024), the foundation distributed $155,304 in total giving. **Application Process:** No specific application procedures are documented in available sources.

Where does The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Maryland • District of Columbia • New York

What size grants does The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family award?

In 2024, The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family awarded 18 grants totaling $155K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family reported a distributable amount of $186K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family's EIN?

The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6037949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.