The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable
The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $155K. Net investment income was $18K.
The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable at a glance
In short: The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable gave $155K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $154,800
- +203.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,350
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,500
- Total assets
- $1,719,986
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cong Minchas Eliezer ($50K). Together the top 8 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable gives
- Giving grew 76% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 187% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $155K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Minchas Eliezer Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $29,000 |
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $24,000 |
| Pledger Charitable DAF Fund Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Bais Tova Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| ESH DAT Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Chai Lifeline New York, NY | Charitable | $1,800 |
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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 | $1,719,986 | $70,403 | $161,939 | $154,800 | 8 | $154,800 | $17,791 | $82,901 |
| 2024 | $1,791,987 | $67,530 | $55,734 | $51,000 | 3 | $51,000 | $53,897 | $88,100 |
| 2023 | $1,771,321 | $27,453 | $17,568 | $13,000 | 2 | $13,352 | $2,698 | $86,242 |
| 2022 | $1,733,333 | $-81,904 | $89,612 | $88,000 | 5 | $88,100 | — | $79,417 |
| 2021 | $1,427,170 | $19,010 | $52,389 | $47,529 | 6 | $47,529 | — | $68,623 |
| 2020 | $1,325,062 | $8,498 | $59,811 | $59,461 | 11 | — | — | $66,451 |
| 2019 | $1,365,325 | $5,448 | $100,011 | $99,761 | 18 | — | — | $68,861 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Goldstein
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Esther Goldstein
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 David and Esther Goldstein Charitable
How much does The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable give each year?
The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable gave $155K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 3 grants.
What is The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable's typical grant size?
The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $16,500, and its average grant was $19,350, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable give grants?
The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (30%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (3 grants).
Does The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable's largest grantees?
The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Cong Minchas Eliezer ($50,000), The OJC Fund ($29,000) and The Donors Fund ($24,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable?
The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable's EIN?
The David and Esther Goldstein Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6519669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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