The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation
The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Culver City, California. In 2024, it reported 38 grants totaling $6,637,757 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in California, Ohio, New York, Utah, and Massachusetts.
The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation gave $6.6M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $175K), top state California. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,637,757
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -15.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $174,678
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $96,591,343
- +6.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (15 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5150 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230
Phone: (310) 280-5001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Z-97-000442 ($2.3M). Together the top 10 received $6.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($36,885), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 166 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 35% to Ohio, 9% to New York, 4% to Utah, and 2% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 38 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $203K; repeat grants $156K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.9M (2020) to $6.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $6.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Z-97-000442 Cincinnati, OH | Advances the American tradition of philanthropy by offering accessible, simple, and effective programs that empower individuals and organizations to maximize their charitable giving | $2,300,000 |
| Tribe of Nova Foundation Palm Springs, CA | Supports long-term recovery and healing for survivors and bereaved families of the nova music festival tragedy through community-based programs, mental and physical health services, and initiatives that foster resilience and remembrance | $2,210,938 |
| Champion La-Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission Los Angeles, CA | Strengthens los angeles by attracting and hosting high-profile sports and entertainment events that deliver lasting economic, cultural, and community impact | $500,000 |
| Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation New York, NY | To preserve the auschwitz-birkenau site and educate future generations about the holocaust, ensuring the memory and lessons of its victims endure worldwide | $324,130 |
| Utah Film Center Salt Lake City, UT | Advances film culture by connecting people, stories, and ideas through film exhibition, supporting artists, and providing media arts education | $258,009 |
| Sharewell - Aka Cayton Children's Museum Santa Monica, CA | Enriches the lives of children and families through immersive, discovery-based learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and responsible global citizenship | $226,508 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Improves the health and well-being of children by providing exceptional clinical care, advancing research, training future medical leaders, and serving families locally and worldwide | $150,000 |
| American Friends of TEL Aviv University (Aftau) New York, NY | Raises awareness and funds to support tel aviv university and advance its three-part mission of education, research, and community building in the us. Aftau shares the innovative work the university contributes to the world and builds bridges between the us and israel | $100,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater LA Los Angeles, CA | Convenes and leads the community and leverages its resources to assure the continuity of the jewish people, support a secure state of israel, care for jews in need here | $100,000 |
| Me for We Project Inc New York, NY | Empowers individuals to create positive change by participating in grassroots initiatives that strengthen communities locally and globally | $70,840 |
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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 | $96,591,343 | $13,782,622 | $7,588,430 | $6,637,757 | 38 | $6,698,476 | $6,345,842 | $5,838,336 |
| 2023 | $90,397,151 | $10,289,899 | $7,284,848 | $6,588,266 | 45 | $6,603,144 | $3,067,924 | $4,970,146 |
| 2022 | $87,392,100 | $10,147,338 | $6,679,550 | $6,101,657 | 33 | $6,139,696 | $3,080,791 | $4,596,674 |
| 2021 | $83,924,312 | $11,082,059 | $4,708,767 | $4,247,865 | 30 | $4,272,405 | $4,108,033 | $5,053,371 |
| 2020 | $77,561,020 | $8,226,668 | $3,219,119 | $2,908,455 | 20 | — | $1,611,919 | $4,240,890 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.8M for 2024 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include preserving and interpreting Holocaust history, connecting audiences through film, treating children born with clubfoot, providing addiction-related healing, and offering literacy programs for children.
For example, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation says it supports preservation of the former camp grounds and remnants. Utah Film Center describes its work as film exhibition, educational programs, and artist support. MiracleFeet says it increases access to clubfoot treatment for children in low- and middle-income countries. These are grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $6,637,757. Grants ranged from $50 to $2,300,000, with a median of $14,000. It reported 45 grants totaling $6,588,266 in 2023 and 33 grants totaling $6,101,657 in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants included $2,300,000 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Z-97-000442 and $2,210,938 to Tribe of Nova Foundation. Other notable grants were $500,000 to Champion LA-Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, $324,130 to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation, $258,009 to Utah Film Center, and $226,508 to Sharewell (also known as Cayton Children’s Museum).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Andrea G. Cayton as president, Barry Cayton as treasurer, David Rochkind as secretary, and Garrett Cayton and Lindsay Cayton as directors.
The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation is led by Andrea G. Cayton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea G. Cayton
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Cayton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Cayton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Cayton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rochkind
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation
How much does The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation give each year?
The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation gave $6.6M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.6M across 45 grants.
What is The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $174,678, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation that year got $203K on average.
Where does The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation give grants?
The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (35%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Santa Monica, CA (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Z-97-000442 ($2,300,000), Tribe of Nova Foundation ($2,210,938) and Champion La-Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($36,885), which are not listed by name. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation?
The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation reported $96.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation's EIN?
The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0801999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Cayton-Goldrich Family Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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