The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam

CHATHAM, NJ EIN: 20-6714063

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

+17.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-7.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam reported a distributable amount of $109K 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 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

New Jersey $1.1M (56%)

Michigan $310K (16%)

New York $299K (15%)

District of Columbia $48K (2%)

Pennsylvania $35K (2%)

California $30K (2%)

Massachusetts $24K (1%)

Georgia $20K (1%)

+10 more states

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia

Cities

Ann ArborArlingtonAtlantaBostonCaryCharlotteChathamChicagoCliftonCoral SpringsCotatiDavisDecaturEdisonElizabethFlorham ParkHamiltonHohenwaldHoustonJenkintown

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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Paper Mill Playhouse ($125,000), Summit Board of Education ($97,425), Regents of the Univ of Michigan ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
2 HANDS SAVING 4 PAWS THOMSON, GA	CHARITABLE	$7,000
4 PAWS USA BOSTON, MA	CHARITABLE	$2,500
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CT CHAPTER NORWALK, CT	CHARITABLE	$500
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADO NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$5,000
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY PITTSBURGH, PA	CHARITABLE	$1,300
COLGATE UNIVERSITY HAMILTON, NY	CHARITABLE	$17,000
COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF NURSING COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$25,000
COMPASSION IN WORLD FARMING NEW YORK CITY, NY	CHARITABLE	$1,500
ECLC FOUNDATION CHATHAM, NJ	CHARITABLE	$2,500
FULFILL NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ	CHARITABLE	$2,500

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam fund?

The foundation primarily funds charitable organizations across multiple sectors. Recent grantmaking demonstrates support for performing arts, higher education, and senior services.

How do I apply for a grant from The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam?

The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program. In 2023, it made 41 grants totaling approximately $313,700. Recent notable grants include: • Paper Mill Playhouse: $100,000 • Colgate University: $25,000 • Sage Eldercare: $10,000 Grant sizes vary, with the foundation supporting organizations ranging from smaller local charities to established universities.

Where does The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam make grants?

What size grants does The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam award?

In 2024, The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam awarded 40 grants totaling $440K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam reported a distributable amount of $109K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam's EIN?

The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6714063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.