The Goldstone Fund Inc
The Goldstone Fund Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2025 filing, it reported 77 grants totaling $477,690, with listed awards supporting charitable organizations in areas including health, education, research, hunger relief, and the arts.
The Goldstone Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Goldstone Fund Inc gave $478K across 77 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $477,690
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 77
- +7600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,204
- -98.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $5,723,118
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Goldstone Fund Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 61 Broadway Room 1601, New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 583-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goldstone Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was WJCS ($53K). Together the top 10 received $296K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 81 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to Rhode Island, 7% to California, 2% to Massachusetts, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Goldstone Fund Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $394K (2021) to $501K (2023). In 2025 it made 77 grants totaling $478K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WJCS White Plains, NY | General Purpose | $52,500 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital Valhalla, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| Kennedy's Disease Association Coarsegold, CA | General Purpose | $33,500 |
| Congregation Emanue -EL New York, NY | General Purpose | $28,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of RI Providence, RI | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Riverdale Country School Bronx, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $12,090 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it paid investment advisory fees to The First Manhattan Co. for management of its investment portfolio.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,723,118 | $871,526 | $575,149 | $477,690 | 77 | $479,863 | $783,985 | $516,848 |
| 2024 | $5,422,495 | $651,803 | $559,421 | $456,300 | 1 | $466,546 | $558,928 | $484,061 |
| 2023 | $5,330,113 | $168,299 | $618,612 | $500,500 | 1 | $516,334 | $72,021 | $462,430 |
| 2022 | $5,780,426 | $779,968 | $560,475 | $433,500 | 1 | $437,830 | $671,912 | $521,530 |
| 2021 | $5,560,933 | $971,903 | $508,096 | $394,000 | 1 | — | $872,600 | $434,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goldstone Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $517K 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
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2025 grants include general-purpose support for organizations such as Blythedale Children’s Hospital, which says it works to improve children’s health and well-being, and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, which says it seeks a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of people affected by those diseases. Other recipients include schools, a food bank, a performing arts center, and organizations pursuing medical research or treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 77 grants totaling $477,690. Awards ranged from $250 to $52,500, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest listed grants included $52,500 to WJCS, $50,000 to Blythedale Children’s Hospital, $35,000 to Columbia University, $33,500 to Kennedy’s Disease Association, and $28,000 to Congregation Emanu-El. The filing lists these grants as for general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arthur H. Goldstone as president; Janet L. Mulligan as treasurer/secretary; and Andrew Goldstone, Thomas Goldstone, Steven Rittmaster, and Peter Rittmaster as directors.
The Goldstone Fund Inc is led by Arthur H. Goldstone, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur H. Goldstone
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Goldstone
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Rittmaster
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Rittmaster
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Goldstone
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet L. Mulligan
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jane G. Rittmaster (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Linda Kaufthal (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Fund Inc
How much does The Goldstone Fund Inc give each year?
The Goldstone Fund Inc gave $478K across 77 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $456K across 1 grant.
What is The Goldstone Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Goldstone Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,204, across 77 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goldstone Fund Inc give grants?
The Goldstone Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (8%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (28 grants), Scarsdale, NY (5 grants), Sharon, CT (4 grants) and Rye, NY (3 grants).
Does The Goldstone Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Goldstone Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Goldstone Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Goldstone Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include WJCS ($52,500), Blythedale Children's Hospital ($50,000) and Columbia University ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Goldstone Fund Inc?
The Goldstone Fund Inc reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $480K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $517K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Goldstone Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goldstone Fund Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Goldstone Fund Inc's EIN?
The Goldstone Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6028782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Goldstone Fund 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 2021–2025
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