The Goldman Family Foundation Inc
The Goldman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in fields including Parkinson’s disease research, animal welfare, the arts, education, and local history.
The Goldman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Goldman Family Foundation Inc gave $16K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $554.464), mostly in New York. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,525
- -30.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -45.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $554
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $375
- Total assets
- $357,539
- -7.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (10 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% 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 Goldman Family 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: Wikstrom30 Buxton Farms Rd 325, Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (203) 329-9093
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goldman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Micheal J Fox Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 215 grants of 215 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 64% of grant dollars, followed by Florida at 10%, California and Massachusetts at 6% each, and Virginia at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Goldman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 28 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $355; repeat grants $665. How we count
Medians: $475 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $14K (2022) to $22K (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Micheal J Fox Foundation New York, NY | 501(C)(3) Activities | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth El Chappaqua, NY | 501(C)(3) Activities | $2,500 |
| Parkinson Foundation Miami, FL | 501(C)(3) Activities | $1,400 |
| Cat Assistance Ardsley, NY | 501(C)(3) Activities | $1,000 |
| Garry Marshall Theatre Burbank, CA | 501(C)(3) Activities | $1,000 |
| Brandies University Waltham, MA | 501(C)(3) Activities | $1,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association State Island, NY | 501(C)(3) Activities | $600 |
| New Castle Historical Society Chappaua, NY | 501(C)(3) Activities | $550 |
| Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Chappaqua, NY | .501(C)(3) Activities | $500 |
| Hyda Park Cats Chicago, IL | 501(C)(3) Activities | $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 | $357,539 | $-8,576 | $21,165 | $15,525 | 28 | $18,390 | $14,491 | $18,232 |
| 2023 | $387,280 | $2,696 | $22,986 | $22,206 | 51 | $22,436 | $17,323 | $18,384 |
| 2022 | $407,570 | $20,101 | $17,213 | $13,580 | 34 | $13,928 | $17,366 | $17,248 |
| 2021 | $404,682 | $18,929 | $20,815 | $16,845 | 51 | $17,095 | $15,279 | $17,308 |
| 2020 | $406,568 | $21,208 | $21,629 | $18,712 | 51 | — | $19,802 | $16,635 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goldman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K 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 show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, The Michael J. Fox Foundation describes its mission as funding research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease and improving therapies for people living with the disease. Cat Assistance Inc describes its work as rescuing cats and dogs and arranging medical care, foster homes, and adoptions. The Garry Marshall Theatre says it enriches the greater Los Angeles community through live arts experiences, artist development, and storytelling. Brandeis University describes its work as advancing the humanities, arts, and sciences through research and liberal arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $15,525. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $2,500, with a median of $375. Among the largest listed awards were $2,500 each to The Michael J. Fox Foundation and Temple Beth El; $1,400 to Parkinson Foundation; and $1,000 each to Cat Assistance, Garry Marshall Theatre, and Brandeis University. The stated purpose for these grants was generally “501(C)(3) activities.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Goldman, Jane Goldman, Carolyn Roberts, and Bruce Goldman as directors.
The Goldman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Goldman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Roberts
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Goldman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Goldman
Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Goldman Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Goldman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Goldman Family Foundation Inc gave $16K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 51 grants.
What is The Goldman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Goldman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $375, and its average grant was $554, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Goldman Family Foundation Inc that year got $355 on average.
Where does The Goldman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Goldman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (10%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chappaqua, NY (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Miami, FL (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Goldman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Goldman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include ".501(C)(3) Activities" (28 grants).
Who are The Goldman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Goldman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Micheal J Fox Foundation ($2,500), Temple Beth El ($2,500) and Parkinson Foundation ($1,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Goldman Family Foundation Inc?
The Goldman Family Foundation Inc reported $358K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Goldman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, The Michael J. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goldman Family 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 Goldman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Goldman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4195389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Goldman Family 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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