The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust
The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports $917,000 in grants to 24 organizations, including cultural, civic-engagement, public-media, and gun-violence-prevention organizations.
The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust gave $917K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in New York. 83% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $917,000
- +409.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,208
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $10,125,744
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (20 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% 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 Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Holland Knight 787 7Th Ave 31St, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 513-3200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Center for Jewish History ($200K). Together the top 10 received $750K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 73 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (59%), Washington, DC (20%), California (11%), Iowa (5%), and Delaware (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 24 grantees (83%) 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 $37K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 111% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 169% 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 $180K (2023) to $917K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $917K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Jewish History New York, NY | Religious | $200,000 |
| The Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Wnet New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Drake University - Agricultural Law Center Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El New York, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Jewish Museum New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
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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 | $10,125,744 | $1,112,856 | $1,235,586 | $917,000 | 24 | $1,101,664 | $967,760 | $653,648 |
| 2023 | $10,219,140 | $406,745 | $400,790 | $180,000 | 6 | $286,045 | $284,507 | $576,994 |
| 2022 | $10,254,700 | $686,921 | $747,111 | $460,000 | 18 | $578,533 | $549,682 | $600,282 |
| 2021 | $10,314,890 | $1,644,581 | $836,816 | $435,000 | 13 | $521,528 | $1,491,337 | $666,745 |
| 2020 | $9,472,960 | $1,021,726 | $635,914 | $370,000 | 12 | — | $920,213 | $571,323 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $654K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in Jewish history and culture, the arts, public media, civic engagement, and gun-violence prevention.
Grantee missions illustrate this range. The Center for Jewish History says it works to preserve Jewish history, foster research, and educate through public programs and exhibitions. WNET describes itself as a public-service nonprofit providing learning and community experiences. The Voter Participation Center says it seeks to increase civic engagement among under-represented communities. Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence says it educates the public about gun violence and promotes solutions to improve community safety. The Jewish Museum says it collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets art and Jewish culture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 24 grants totaling $917,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $22,500. Its largest 2024 grants included $200,000 to the Center for Jewish History, and $100,000 each to the Voter Participation Center, WNET, and Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League, Drake University’s Agricultural Law Center, and the Smithsonian Institution.
The trust made 6 grants totaling $180,000 in 2023 and 18 grants totaling $460,000 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Goldman Fowler, Donald A Goldsmith Esq, Sara Goldman Arno, Robin Kemper, Stephanie Goldman, and Kevin Cornish as trustees.
The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Goldman Fowler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald A. Goldsmith Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Kemper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Goldman Arno
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Goldman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Cornish
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carroll Stevens (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Morgan C. Fowler (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust
How much does The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust give each year?
The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust gave $917K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 6 grants.
What is The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $38,208, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust that year got $37K on average.
Where does The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust give grants?
The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include The Center for Jewish History ($200,000), The Voter Participation Center ($100,000) and Wnet ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust?
The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $654K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in Jewish history and culture, the arts, public media, civic engagement, and gun-violence prevention. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7048279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lillian Goldman 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust funds
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