The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private
The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Georgia, including organizations working in religious, humanitarian, educational, and arts-related areas.
The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private at a glance
In short: The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private gave $96K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Massachusetts. 73% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,235
- +57.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,749
- +114.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,196,278
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (8 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (48% 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 Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 Burton Hills Blvd 300, Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 783-1446
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chabad of Martha's Vineyard ($40K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 63 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (48%), North Carolina (42%), and Georgia (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 11 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 52% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $61K (2023) to $319K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Martha's Vineyard Vineyard Haven, MA | Religious | $40,000 |
| Imagine North Carolina First Raleigh, NC | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| The Breman Museum Atlanta, GA | For General Operation | $10,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | Education | $9,000 |
| Circuit Arts West Tisbury, MA | Support island filmmakers and programs that bring filmmaking to the public schools of martha's vineyard | $5,000 |
| UNC Press Chapel Hill, NC | ARTS | $5,000 |
| Judea Reform Congregation Durham, NC | Religious | $3,285 |
| Playmakers Repertory Company Chapel Hill, NC | ARTS | $1,100 |
| Beloved Ashville Asheville, NC | Humanitarian | $1,000 |
| Public Ed Works Raleigh, NC | Education | $1,000 |
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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 | $7,196,278 | $739,937 | $553,553 | $96,235 | 11 | $173,399 | $358,669 | $333,791 |
| 2023 | $7,009,894 | $-35,390 | $480,036 | $61,285 | 15 | $141,369 | — | $415,011 |
| 2022 | $7,525,320 | $251,136 | $766,175 | $276,634 | 16 | $356,269 | — | $444,911 |
| 2021 | $8,040,359 | $921,892 | $841,455 | $308,644 | 11 | $391,139 | $448,624 | $472,924 |
| 2020 | $7,959,922 | $-49,974 | $836,147 | $318,800 | 10 | — | — | $450,338 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private reported a distributable amount of $334K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious organizations, education, arts, humanitarian work, and general operations. Among its grantees, Imagine North Carolina First describes its mission as promoting economic opportunity, quality of life, government accountability, and civic participation among underserved communities in North Carolina. Circuit Arts describes its mission as producing community events, educational programs, and films that spark discussion, debate, and action.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $96,235. Grants ranged from $850 to $40,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest grants included $40,000 to Chabad of Martha’s Vineyard for religious purposes, $20,000 to Imagine North Carolina First for humanitarian purposes, $10,000 to The Breman Museum for general operations, and $9,000 to an individual recipient for education. Other 2024 grants included $5,000 to Circuit Arts to support island filmmakers and programs bringing filmmaking to Martha’s Vineyard public schools, and $5,000 to UNC Press for arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Burton Goldstein, Cumberland Trust Investment Co, and Jesse Friedlander as co-trustees.
The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Burton Goldstein
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Cumberland Trust Investment Co
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Jesse Friedlander
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $48K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $48K, to Jesse Friedlander (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private
How much does The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private give each year?
The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private gave $96K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 15 grants.
What is The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private's typical grant size?
The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,749, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private give grants?
The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private's top state is Massachusetts, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (42%) and Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chapel Hill, NC (3 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Arts" (3 grants).
Who are The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private's largest grantees?
The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private's largest 2024 grantees include Chabad of Martha's Vineyard ($40,000), Imagine North Carolina First ($20,000) and The Breman Museum ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private?
The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $334K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious organizations, education, arts, humanitarian work, and general operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private's EIN?
The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6456099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Elliott & Harriet Goldstein Private funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-elliott-and-harriet-goldstein-private-morg_967f6a8080414fc6b2ec69c9bcff7fd9
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