The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust
The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its 2025 filing reports $13,500 in grants to 10 organizations, primarily in New York. The trust’s 2024 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; the 2025 filing nevertheless reports grants for that year.
The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust gave $14K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,500
- +170.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,350
- -73.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- New York (93% 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 The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust stated on its 2024 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This statement is from the final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 75 Willett Street, Albany, NY 12210
Phone: (518) 527-6300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Albany Symphony ($3K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 7% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $34K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Symphony Albany, NY | Generalpurposes | $2,500 |
| Regional Food Bank Latham, NY | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Albany Institute History & Art Albany, NY | Generalpurpose | $2,000 |
| United Jewish Federation Albany, NY | Generalpurposes | $1,500 |
| Palace Theatre Albany, NY | Generalpurposes | $1,000 |
| Albany Pro Musica Troy, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Tufts University Fund Medford, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Capital Repertory Theatre Albany, NY | Generalpurpose | $1,000 |
| University of Albany Foundation Albany, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Partnership Albany, NY | Generalpurposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $-42,339 | $19,760 | $13,500 | 10 | $18,760 | — | $811 |
| 2024 | $62,099 | $-32,100 | $7,035 | $5,000 | 1 | $6,635 | — | $1,741 |
| 2023 | $98,656 | $6,900 | $12,035 | $10,000 | 5 | $11,435 | $6,300 | $4,708 |
| 2022 | $103,984 | $14,472 | $11,625 | $9,500 | 3 | $11,025 | $13,872 | $14,378 |
| 2021 | $101,137 | $381,692 | $36,035 | $34,000 | 6 | — | — | $20,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $811 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, a food bank, a university fund, and charitable and interfaith organizations. The Regional Food Bank describes its mission as leading a network to alleviate hunger, prevent food waste, and nourish communities. Albany Pro Musica says it performs choral music and provides educational experiences to advance the choral art.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 10 grants totaling $13,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median grant of $1,000. Recipients included Albany Symphony ($2,500), Regional Food Bank ($2,000), Albany Institute History & Art ($2,000), and United Jewish Federation ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan Goldberg and Andrew Fried as trustees.
The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Goldberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Fried
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust
How much does The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust give each year?
The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust gave $14K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,350, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust give grants?
The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (7 grants).
Does The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Generalpurposes" (4 grants).
Who are The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Albany Symphony ($2,500), Regional Food Bank ($2,000) and Albany Institute History & Art ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, a food bank, a university fund, and charitable and interfaith organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust?
The trust stated on its 2024 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $811 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2677983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Alan Goldberg Charitable Trust 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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