The Goldstone Family Foundation
The Goldstone Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a health provider, arts and cultural organizations, and community organizations.
The Goldstone Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goldstone Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 141 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Connecticut. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,149,547
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 141
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,153
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,071
- Total assets
- $26,024,927
- +5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (26 of 140, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (55% 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 Goldstone Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 445 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: (203) 438-5588
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goldstone Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nuvance Health ($200K). Together the top 10 received $683K.
Grant Size Distribution
579 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 554 grants of 579 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars by recipient state were: Connecticut 55%, New York 24%, Maine 9%, Florida 6%, and Pennsylvania 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 141 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Goldstone Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 140 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% 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 $744K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 141 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nuvance Health Norwalk, CT | General Use | $200,000 |
| The Aldrich Museum Ridgefield, CT | General Use | $95,500 |
| Groove with ME New York, NY | General Use | $95,000 |
| Cyc Lake Association Manchester, ME | General Use | $75,000 |
| The Center for Impact Communication Brooklyn, NY | General Use | $50,000 |
| Act of Connecticut Theatre Ridgefield, CT | General Use | $47,018 |
| Founders Hall Ridgefield, CT | Restricted | $35,500 |
| Roundabout Theatre New York, NY | General Use | $35,000 |
| Lounsbury House Ridgefield, CT | General Use | $25,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Use | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,024,927 | $1,756,740 | $1,669,594 | $1,149,547 | 141 | $1,561,745 | $1,659,093 | $1,222,798 |
| 2023 | $24,745,512 | $622,545 | $1,531,776 | $1,046,483 | 126 | $1,469,275 | $1,049,992 | $1,153,562 |
| 2022 | $23,563,756 | $1,154,943 | $1,358,501 | $1,000,214 | 111 | $1,301,027 | $1,146,996 | $1,177,529 |
| 2021 | $25,701,529 | $3,112,146 | $1,101,766 | $743,788 | 95 | $1,024,376 | $3,054,717 | $1,174,338 |
| 2020 | $21,785,895 | $1,169,999 | $1,115,573 | $876,825 | 106 | — | $1,193,771 | $962,036 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goldstone Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 include support for organizations working in areas such as health, arts and culture, youth services, disability employment, reproductive justice, and education.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Groove With Me says it uses dance classes and performance opportunities for youth development; Prospects Opportunity and Enrichment says it improves quality of life for people with disabilities through meaningful employment; and Ridgefield Youth Service Bureau says it provides counseling and youth activities. Other recipients include the National Network of Abortion Funds, which describes its work as advancing accessible reproductive options, and Socrates Sculpture Park, which provides artists opportunities to create and exhibit large-scale sculpture and multimedia installations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 141 grants totaling $1,149,547. Grants ranged from $100 to $200,000, with a median of $1,071. Notable awards included $200,000 to Nuvance Health, $95,500 to The Aldrich Museum, $95,000 to Groove With Me, $75,000 to CYC Lake Association, and $50,000 to The Center for Impact Communication.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven F. Goldstone and Beverly Chase as directors, with Goldstone serving as president and treasurer and Chase as vice president and secretary.
The Goldstone Family Foundation is led by Steven F. Goldstone Co Beverly Chase, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven F. Goldstone Co Beverly Chase
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Goldstone Co Beverly Chas
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 Goldstone Family Foundation
How much does The Goldstone Family Foundation give each year?
The Goldstone Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 141 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 126 grants.
What is The Goldstone Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goldstone Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,071, and its average grant was $8,153, across 141 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Goldstone Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Goldstone Family Foundation give grants?
The Goldstone Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Maine (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ridgefield, CT (41 grants), New York, NY (19 grants), Danbury, CT (7 grants) and Key West, FL (6 grants).
Does The Goldstone Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Goldstone Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (138 of 141) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Restricted" (3 grants).
Who are The Goldstone Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goldstone Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nuvance Health ($200,000), The Aldrich Museum ($95,500) and Groove with ME ($95,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Goldstone Family Foundation?
The Goldstone Family Foundation reported $26.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Goldstone Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health, arts and culture, youth services, disability employment, reproductive justice, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goldstone Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Goldstone Family Foundation's EIN?
The Goldstone Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1596255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Goldstone Family Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). The Goldstone Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-goldstone-family-foundation-morg_607321427b8645bca40f7be0f171dce6
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