The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc
The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mount Kisco, New York. It makes contributions to charitable organizations, including grants described on its 2024 filing as being for qualifying public charities.
The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc gave $460K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in California. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $460,000
- -46.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,556
- -43.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $5,718,565
- +5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (87% 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 Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19 Mountain Avenue, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Phone: (914) 395-1830
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Loreen Arbus Foundation ($400K). Together the top 10 received $453K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 90 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (87%), New York (7%), Massachusetts (3%), Connecticut (2%), and Georgia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 667% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $60K (2021) to $860K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $460K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loreen Arbus Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | To Make Grants to Qualifying Public Charities | $400,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research FD New York, NY | General Operating | $13,000 |
| Broadcasters Foundation of America New York, NY | General Operating | $12,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - NE Needham, MA | Needham Annual Fund | $5,500 |
| Boston Latin School Boston, MA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | School of Hotel Administration | $5,000 |
| The Taft School Watertown, CT | Education, Student Support, Taft Parents' Fund | $4,000 |
| Kids in Crisis Cos Cob, CT | General Operating | $3,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS american f Atlanta, GA | Student Activities Fund | $3,000 |
| Museum of Science Boston, MA | General Operating | $2,500 |
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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 | $5,718,565 | $879,313 | $597,971 | $460,000 | 18 | $495,420 | $805,612 | $389,838 |
| 2023 | $5,437,223 | $1,441,073 | $970,153 | $860,000 | 19 | $895,420 | $1,374,340 | $343,870 |
| 2022 | $4,966,303 | $601,439 | $449,922 | $335,000 | 18 | $370,420 | $531,192 | $371,881 |
| 2021 | $4,814,786 | $552,024 | $171,267 | $60,000 | 16 | $95,410 | $478,122 | $440,848 |
| 2020 | $4,434,029 | $234,279 | $454,709 | $360,000 | 19 | — | $175,215 | $341,276 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $390K 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 included general operating support, education and student support, a school annual fund, and a student activities fund. The supported organizations describe a range of work: for example, Kids in Crisis says it provides prevention, counseling, and crisis services for children and families, while the Museum of Science says it aims to make science accessible, engaging, and relevant.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $460,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $400,000, with a median of $2,750. Its largest listed grant was $400,000 to the Loreen Arbus Foundation, for making grants to qualifying public charities. Other notable grants included $13,000 to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation and $12,000 to the Broadcasters Foundation of America, both for general operating support; $5,500 to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham for its annual fund; and $5,000 each to Boston Latin School and Cornell University.
The Broadcasters Foundation of America says its mission is to assist people in the radio and television broadcast profession facing acute financial need. The Taft School, which received $4,000, describes its mission as educating the whole student. Literacy Partners, which received $1,000, says it advances literacy by supporting adults, parents, and caregivers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Loreen J. Arbus as president, Maxine W. Goldenson as vice president, Maryellen Mastrogiorgio as secretary and treasurer, and Martin Pompadur as chairman.
The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc is led by Loreen J. Arbus, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Loreen J. Arbus
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Martin Pompadur
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maxine W. Goldenson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Maryellen Mastrogiorgio
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $15K, to Loreen J Arbus (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc
How much does The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc give each year?
The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc gave $460K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $860K across 19 grants.
What is The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $25,556, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc give grants?
The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Loreen Arbus Foundation ($400,000), Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research FD ($13,000) and Broadcasters Foundation of America ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc?
The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $495K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $390K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general operating support, education and student support, a school annual fund, and a student activities fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6115597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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