The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam
The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Chatham, New Jersey. Established in 2006, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on grantmaking to qualified charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$440K
+8.8% YoY
Grant Count
40
+17.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-7.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds charitable organizations across multiple sectors. Recent grantmaking demonstrates support for performing arts, higher education, and senior services.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program. In 2023, it made 41 grants totaling approximately $313,700. Recent notable grants include:
Grant Range
s vary, with the foundation supporting organizations ranging from smaller local charities to established universities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates primarily in New Jersey, with grantmaking extending to institutions in other states, including higher education institutions such as the University of Michigan and Colgate University.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,012,706
- Total Revenue: $100,348
- Total Expenses: $415,531
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends ($58,517 in 2023), with no reported grants or contributions received.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,262,888 | $2,012,706 | $2,326,690 |
| Revenue | $700,452 | $100,348 | $75,285 |
| Expenses | $450,514 | $415,531 | $408,253 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $440,425 | $404,900 | $392,015 |
| Net Investment Income | $96,312 | $96,213 | $70,118 |
| Distributable Amount | $108,731 | $115,006 | $132,795 |
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
176 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW GOTTESMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ELLEN GARBER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROBIN GOTTESMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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