The Goldenberg Family Foundation
The Goldenberg Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Morristown, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $921K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
The Goldenberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goldenberg Family Foundation gave $921K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $230K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $921,016
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $230,254
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $143,108
- Total assets
- $33,050,533
- +149.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Goldenberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for the National Institutes of Health ($549K). Together the top 4 received $921K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Goldenberg Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 248% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $265K (2021) to $921K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $921K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD | General Support | $548,900 |
| American Society of Hematology Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $183,216 |
| The Education and Research Foundation Omaha, NE | General Support | $103,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center Basking Ridge, NJ | General Support | $85,900 |
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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 | $33,050,533 | $2,004,447 | $971,290 | $921,016 | 4 | $943,760 | $1,440,324 | $897,418 |
| 2023 | $13,263,879 | $758,997 | $863,697 | $795,560 | 3 | $795,560 | $688,006 | $629,598 |
| 2022 | $12,548,353 | $-1,588,949 | $825,634 | $780,000 | 2 | $786,565 | $276,945 | $732,154 |
| 2021 | $15,560,287 | $1,123,248 | $271,849 | $265,000 | 1 | $268,366 | $622,360 | $783,829 |
| 2020 | $15,132,341 | $13,793,140 | $409,357 | $400,000 | 1 | — | $59,307 | $467,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goldenberg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $897K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Goldenberg Family Foundation is led by David Goldenberg, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Goldenberg
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Neil A Goldenberg
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia Goldenberg
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Deborah Orlove (2020–2021) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Denis C. Goldenberg (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Eva J. Goldenberg (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lee R. Goldenberg (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Goldenberg Family Foundation
How much does The Goldenberg Family Foundation give each year?
The Goldenberg Family Foundation gave $921K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $796K across 3 grants.
What is The Goldenberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goldenberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $143,108, and its average grant was $230,254, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goldenberg Family Foundation give grants?
The Goldenberg Family Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Nebraska (11%).
Does The Goldenberg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Goldenberg Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Goldenberg Family Foundation?
The Goldenberg Family Foundation reported $33.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $944K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $897K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Goldenberg Family Foundation's EIN?
The Goldenberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1324233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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