The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation
The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation is a public charity based in New York, NY, formed in 2002. It supports the mission of UJA-Federation of New York through grants to the federation and other tax-exempt organizations, and reports investment in the New York Jewish Institutions Investment Fund, LLC.
The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation gave $979K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $979,360
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,771
- -20.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $17,304,215
- +16.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (9 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: Uja-Fed Of Ny130 E 59Th St 1061, New York, NY 10022-1302
Phone: (212) 836-1755
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federations of North America ($100K). Together the top 10 received $622K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 129 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 83% of grant dollars, those in New Jersey received 11%, those in Washington, DC, received 4%, and those in Rhode Island received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 29 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $36K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $606K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $979K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| The Jewish Center New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| NLI USA Inc - the National Library of Israel New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $90,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Kraft Center for Jewish Life DBA Columbiabarnard Hillel New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Torah Community School DBA Manhattan Day School New York, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Sar High School Riverdale, NY | For General Charitable Purposes | $46,360 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | For General Charitable Purposes | $36,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,304,215 | $1,940,000 | $982,756 | $979,360 | 29 | — |
| 2024 | $14,894,364 | $2,016,000 | $1,065,316 | $1,062,000 | 25 | — |
| 2023 | $12,796,702 | $2,182,600 | $779,750 | $757,500 | 26 | — |
| 2022 | $10,614,237 | $1,814,293 | $916,450 | $862,005 | 25 | $634,206 |
| 2021 | $11,006,781 | $1,928,826 | $682,901 | $606,000 | 24 | $870,776 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it supports the mission of United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, Inc. (UJA-Federation of New York). Its filing says grants are made to UJA-Federation of New York and other tax-exempt organizations in furtherance of the federation’s charitable purposes.
Among the organizations it supported in 2025, Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. The Frisch School describes its work as providing religious education and college-preparatory courses to high school students. Hunter Hillel Foundation says it connects students with a community of friends and mentors in Jewish culture. American Friends of Leket Israel describes its purpose as providing grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States that feed people in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $979,360. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
The largest reported grants included $100,000 each to Jewish Federations of North America and The Jewish Center; $90,000 to NLI USA Inc. – The National Library of Israel; and $50,000 each to Birthright Israel Foundation, Columbia University, Jewish Communal Fund, Kraft Center for Jewish Life dba Columbia/Barnard Hillel, and Yeshiva Ohr Torah Community School dba Manhattan Day School. Each was listed for general charitable purposes.
Other 2025 grants included $36,000 to American Friends of Leket Israel, $36,000 to American Israel Education Foundation, and $36,000 to Etzion Foundation; $25,000 to The Rabbi Sacks Legacy Corp, Hunter Hillel Foundation, and American Friends of Shalva Israel; and $36,000 to The Frisch School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eric S. Goldstein as president/trustee and Alisa R. Doctoroff, Tamar Goldstein, Linda Mirels, and Jodi J. Schwartz as trustees. Stanley Baumblatt is listed as secretary/treasurer.
The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation is led by Eric S. Goldstein, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric S. Goldstein
President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alisa R. Doctoroff
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jodi J. Schwartz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Linda Mirels
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tamar Goldstein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stanley Baumblatt
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee, 2022
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation
How much does The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation give each year?
The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation gave $979K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 25 grants.
What is The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,771, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation give grants?
The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation's largest grantees?
The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federations of North America ($100,000), The Jewish Center ($100,000) and NLI USA Inc - the National Library of Israel ($90,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation?
The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it supports the mission of United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York, Inc. (UJA-Federation of New York). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation?
The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation's EIN?
The Eric and Tamar Goldstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1647207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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