The Goldberg Family Charitable
The Goldberg Family Charitable is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 recipients include religious and educational institutions, community organizations, and organizations providing health and human services.
The Goldberg Family Charitable at a glance
In short: The Goldberg Family Charitable gave $219K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $218,962
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,918
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,800
- Total assets
- $3,660,040
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Goldberg Family Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Rockefeller Plaza 23Rd Floor, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (917) 533-7914
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goldberg Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Englewood Torah Center ($35K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 119 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 38% to recipients in New York. The filing also lists 2% each for California and Ohio, and 4% for recipients with an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Goldberg Family Charitable gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1360% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $15K (2021) to $257K (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood Torah Center Englewood, NJ | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| Avodah Brurah Lakewood, NJ | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Chevrat Pinto New York, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Tikva Children's Home West Caldwell, NJ | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $12,500 |
| Congregation Ahavath Torah Englewood, NJ | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $12,100 |
| Meridian Capital Foundation NY, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Mirrer Yeshiva New York, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Frisch School Paramus, NJ | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| MDY DAF Yomi (Rabbi Stafansky) | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $8,300 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $6,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,660,040 | $127,241 | $249,952 | $218,962 | 37 | $234,827 | $96,916 | $169,753 |
| 2023 | $3,273,364 | $855,775 | $285,376 | $256,701 | 46 | $283,251 | $12,596 | $133,495 |
| 2022 | $1,662,922 | $91,095 | $189,873 | $145,000 | 19 | $180,869 | $91,091 | $91,280 |
| 2021 | $2,222,006 | $523,775 | $84,448 | $15,000 | 4 | $73,600 | $11,428 | $117,612 |
| 2020 | $2,356,050 | $377,880 | $120,904 | $56,680 | 13 | — | $2,107 | $94,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goldberg Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $170K 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 include support for religious and educational institutions, as well as organizations providing community, health, and human services.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The Frisch School says it provides religious education and college-preparatory courses to high school students. Chai Lifeline describes itself as an international health support network assisting children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss. Tzur Foundation says it distributes funds to families of widows and orphans to help provide basic food and clothing. Limudei Da’as says it provides funds to individuals and organizations that support the Orthodox Jewish faith.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $218,962. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $35,000, with a median of $3,800.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $35,000 to Englewood Torah Center, $25,000 to Avodah Brurah, $15,000 to Chevrat Pinto, $12,500 to Tikva Children’s Home, and $12,100 to Congregation Ahavath Torah. Other grants included $10,000 each to Meridian Capital Foundation, Mirrer Yeshiva, and The Frisch School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joshua Goldberg as President and Trustee, Leo Goldberg as Treasurer and Trustee, and Adrianne Goldberg as Secretary and Trustee.
The Goldberg Family Charitable is led by Joshua Goldberg, President & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua Goldberg
President & Trustee
Trustee → President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrianne Goldberg
Secretary & Trustee
Trustee → Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Leo Goldberg
Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $0 (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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $10K, to Leo Goldberg (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Goldberg Family Charitable
How much does The Goldberg Family Charitable give each year?
The Goldberg Family Charitable gave $219K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $257K across 46 grants.
What is The Goldberg Family Charitable's typical grant size?
The Goldberg Family Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $3,800, and its average grant was $5,918, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goldberg Family Charitable give grants?
The Goldberg Family Charitable gives mostly in New Jersey: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Englewood, NJ (4 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and NY, NY (4 grants).
Who are The Goldberg Family Charitable's largest grantees?
The Goldberg Family Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Englewood Torah Center ($35,000), Avodah Brurah ($25,000) and Chevrat Pinto ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Goldberg Family Charitable?
The Goldberg Family Charitable reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Goldberg Family Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and educational institutions, as well as organizations providing community, health, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goldberg Family Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 Goldberg Family Charitable's EIN?
The Goldberg Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2908329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Goldberg Family Charitable 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Goldberg Family Charitable funds
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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