The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc
The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It is committed to enhancing the lives of Baltimore-area youth through enriched educational and cultural opportunities, with a stated emphasis on students in the Baltimore City Public School System.
The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc gave $3.0M across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $58K), mostly in Maryland. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,049,321
- +49.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $57,534
- +63.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $11,385,781
- +5.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (6 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests from programs or institutions it has not previously funded. Its stated application process is to contact Beth Goldsmith with a letter indicating the amount and purpose of the request. The 2024 filing states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards. Program eligibility information says applicants must provide evidence of 501(c)(3) tax exemption, may not discriminate on the listed grounds, and are expected to demonstrate adequate administrative capacity and financial stability and describe evaluation criteria and methods.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Beth Goldsmith
Mailing address: 1829 Reisterstown Rd 430, Baltimore, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 484-9292
Website: https://www.goldsmithfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc
Who The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Associated ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
280 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 253 grants of 280 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated focus is students in Baltimore City Public Schools. In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 7% to recipients in DC, 4% to Colorado, 3% to New York, and less than 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 53 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 225% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 269% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $938K (2022) to $3.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Baltimore, MD | General | $2,025,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | General | $200,000 |
| Chizuk Amuno Baltimore, MD | General | $186,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General | $120,000 |
| Buddy Program Aspen, CO | General | $100,000 |
| Masorti Fdn for Conservative Judaism New York, NY | General | $90,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence Baltimore, MD | General | $35,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | General | $25,000 |
| Teach for America Baltimore, MD | General | $25,000 |
| College Bound Foundation Baltimore, MD | General | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,385,781 | $4,013,428 | $3,393,670 | $3,049,321 | 53 | $3,118,714 | $3,738,472 | $1,159,726 |
| 2024 | $10,800,859 | $1,875,614 | $2,361,537 | $2,046,100 | 58 | $2,133,564 | $1,647,641 | $1,049,942 |
| 2023 | $11,286,792 | $651,570 | $1,392,738 | $1,086,600 | 53 | $1,171,931 | $430,763 | $962,921 |
| 2022 | $12,027,961 | $539,954 | $1,219,256 | $938,300 | 55 | $1,023,699 | $344,397 | $1,119,165 |
| 2021 | $12,733,206 | $1,467,819 | $1,889,102 | $1,286,625 | 61 | — | $947,820 | $1,171,708 |
| 2020 | $13,154,273 | $1,049,610 | $1,743,875 | $1,466,300 | 60 | — | $857,128 | $969,266 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated vision is to ensure that students in the Baltimore City Public School System are offered the finest educational and cultural opportunities. Its funding priorities include curriculum enhancement; teacher and principal training; cultural programming for Baltimore City students; tutoring and mentoring; after-school programs; and summer learning opportunities.
Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions and programs, cultural organizations, and youth-serving organizations. For example, the Fund for Educational Excellence says its mission is to help all children in Baltimore City Public Schools experience an effective and adequate education. Thread describes its work as using relationships to engage young people facing opportunity and achievement gaps. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra says it presents musical concerts in Baltimore and Maryland.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $3,049,321 through 53 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $833 to $2,025,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $2,025,000 to The Associated in Baltimore, $200,000 to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, $186,000 to Chizuk Amuno in Baltimore, $120,000 to Johns Hopkins University, and $100,000 to the Buddy Program in Aspen. Other grants included $35,000 to the Fund for Educational Excellence, $25,000 each to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Teach for America, $20,000 each to CollegeBound Foundation and Thread, and $15,000 to CHAI.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Beth Goldsmith as president; Alan Berkowitz as secretary/treasurer; and Adam Goldsmith, Julie Rosenberg, and Josh Goldsmith as trustees.
The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc is led by Beth Goldsmith, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beth Goldsmith
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Goldsmith
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Goldsmith
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Rosenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Berkowitz
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Raymond Altman (2020–2024) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Alan Berkowitz (Sec/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc gave $3.0M across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 58 grants.
What is The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $57,534, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (30 grants), Aspen, CO (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Associated ($2,025,000), US Holocaust Memorial Museum ($200,000) and Chizuk Amuno ($186,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc?
The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated vision is to ensure that students in the Baltimore City Public School System are offered the finest educational and cultural opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests from programs or institutions it has not previously funded. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1714353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Goldsmith 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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