The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust
The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in New York, NY. Its stated primary purpose is to support other charitable organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) through contributions; it says it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust gave $179K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,542
- +77.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +41.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,439
- +25.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $646,100
- +10.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (15 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% 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 Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 West 72Nd Street Apt 44, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (518) 218-1221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NYU Langone Health Coop Group Fund ($50K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
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
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 33% to recipients in Florida; the share to New Jersey recipients was 0%. These figures describe the locations of that year’s recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 24 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 396% 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 $101K (2023) to $191K (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Health Coop Group Fund New York, NY | General Charitable | $50,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable | $41,000 |
| New York Historical Society New York, NY | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Bronx High School of Science Alumni Foundation Bronx, NY | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company New York, NY | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| MCC Theater New York, NY | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | General Charitable | $5,750 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club New York, NY | General Charitable | $5,002 |
| MorseLife Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | General Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $646,100 | $243,940 | $184,696 | $178,542 | 24 | $178,542 | $238,685 | $45,030 |
| 2023 | $586,572 | $291,269 | $116,428 | $100,750 | 17 | $100,750 | $289,851 | $45,372 |
| 2022 | $411,731 | $395,721 | $134,145 | $128,000 | 18 | $128,000 | $395,721 | $46,981 |
| 2021 | $150,172 | $638,683 | $136,000 | $136,000 | 14 | $136,000 | $127,609 | $25,955 |
| 2020 | $117,327 | $173,595 | $191,000 | $191,000 | 17 | — | $41,565 | $21,306 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $45K 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
The trust’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in the arts, culture, history, education, health, and other charitable areas. For example, the Norton Museum of Art describes its mission as helping visitors experience art through its programs and collections; the New-York Historical Society says it collects, preserves, and interprets material relevant to U.S. and New York history. Roundabout Theatre Company describes its work as producing plays and musicals, supporting playwrights, and educating audiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 24 grants totaling $178,542. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,500. All listed grants had a “General Charitable” purpose.
The largest awards included $50,000 to NYU Langone Health Coop Group Fund; $41,000 to the Norton Museum of Art; $15,000 to the New York Historical Society; and $10,000 each to the Bronx High School of Science Alumni Foundation, Roundabout Theatre Company, MCC Theater, and The Society of the Four Arts. Other reported grants included $5,750 to the Museum of Modern Art, $5,002 to Manhattan Theatre Club, and $5,000 to MorseLife Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Cirillo-Goldberg as “Trustee - As Needed” and Julie Goldberg as Trustee.
The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Cirillo-Goldberg
Trustee - As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Goldberg
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jay Goldberg (2020) — Trustee - As Needed
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 Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust
How much does The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust give each year?
The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust gave $179K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $101K across 17 grants.
What is The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,439, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust give grants?
The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include NYU Langone Health Coop Group Fund ($50,000), Norton Museum of Art ($41,000) and New York Historical Society ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust?
The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust reported $646K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s stated purpose is to support charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in the arts, culture, history, education, health, and other charitable areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7163815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jay and Mary Goldberg Charitable Trust 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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