The Goldberg Foundation
The Goldberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Its most recent filing on record is for 2022, and nothing has been filed since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Goldberg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goldberg Foundation gave $20K across 15 grants in 2022 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 67% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $20,165
- -42.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,344
- -50.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $61,045
- -20.5% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (10 of 15, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (53% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Goldberg Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Arthur S Goldberg
Mailing address: 5 Jefferson Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Phone: (617) 277-7192
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goldberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was University of the Arts ($11K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, recipients in Pennsylvania received 53% of grant dollars and recipients in Massachusetts received 36%. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (5%), Rhode Island (2%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Goldberg Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 10 of 15 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $340 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 33% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $35K (2021). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA | Help Organization | $10,750 |
| 2LIFE Communities Brighton, MA | Help Organization | $4,600 |
| Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition Boca Raton, FL | Help Organization | $1,000 |
| Boston Philharmonic Boston, MA | Help Organization | $700 |
| Historic Newton Newton, MA | Help Organization | $600 |
| Brown Universitybrown Annual Fund Providence, RI | Help Organization | $500 |
| Danforest Art Museum Framingham, MA | Help Organization | $500 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center Vineyard Heaven, MA | Help Organization | $500 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Help Organization | $500 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton Milton, MA | Help Organization | $180 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,045 | $20,000 | $35,756 | $20,165 | 15 | $20,165 | $1,256 |
| 2021 | $76,801 | — | $53,215 | $35,340 | 13 | $35,340 | $3,016 |
| 2020 | $130,016 | $70,500 | $18,360 | $12,510 | 12 | — | $1,301 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goldberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions span housing and services for low-income seniors, Jewish community advocacy, and education about music created by artists imprisoned at Terezín during World War II.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $20,165. Grants ranged from $10 to $10,750, with a median of $500. Its largest grants were $10,750 to the University of the Arts and $4,600 to 2Life Communities. Other listed grants included $1,000 to the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition, $700 to the Boston Philharmonic, and $600 to Historic Newton.
The 2022 filing stated that giving was not restricted to preselected organizations. It listed Arthur S. Goldberg as the contact, no required form or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. These are statements from the 2022 filing and should not be taken as current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Arthur S. Goldberg was listed as trustee on the 2022 filing.
The Goldberg Foundation is led by Arthur S. Goldberg, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Arthur S. Goldberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Goldberg Foundation
How much does The Goldberg Foundation give each year?
The Goldberg Foundation gave $20K across 15 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $35K across 13 grants.
What is The Goldberg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goldberg Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $500, and its average grant was $1,344, across 15 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Goldberg Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Goldberg Foundation give grants?
The Goldberg Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (36%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Goldberg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Goldberg Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Help Organization" (15 grants).
Who are The Goldberg Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goldberg Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include University of the Arts ($10,750), 2LIFE Communities ($4,600) and Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition ($1,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Goldberg Foundation?
The Goldberg Foundation reported $61K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Goldberg Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions span housing and services for low-income seniors, Jewish community advocacy, and education about music created by artists imprisoned at Terezín during World War II. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goldberg Foundation?
The Goldberg Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Goldberg Foundation's EIN?
The Goldberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3036596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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