The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust
The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1995 and based in New York City. It operates as an independent foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors including arts and culture, education, environment, health, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.1M
-0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$917K
+409.4% YoY
Grant Count
24
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+27.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust funds diverse initiatives across the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Education and higher education
- Environment, biodiversity, and plant biodiversity
- Botanical gardens
- Health and diseases/conditions
- Human services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
Grantmaking
Grant Range
approximately $134 (based on 2023 data)
Average Grant
approximately $134 (based on 2023 data)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust supports projects across multiple U.S. locations including:
Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total assets: $10,219,140
- Total revenues: $406,745
- Total expenses: $400,790
- Investment income and dividends: $211,720
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $179,174
- Number of employees: 0
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total assets: $10,125,744
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,125,744 | $10,219,140 | $10,254,700 |
| Revenue | $1,112,856 | $406,745 | $686,921 |
| Expenses | $1,235,586 | $400,790 | $747,111 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,101,664 | $286,045 | $578,533 |
| Net Investment Income | $967,760 | $284,507 | $549,682 |
| Distributable Amount | $653,648 | $576,994 | $600,282 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trust is managed by a board of trustees that includes:
- Amy Goldman Fowler
- Donald A. Goldsmith, Esq.
- Sara Goldman Arno
- Robin Kemper
- Stephanie Goldman
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY GOLDMAN FOWLER | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| DONALD A GOLDSMITH ESQ | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| SARA GOLDMAN ARNO | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| ROBIN KEMPER | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| STEPHANIE GOLDMAN | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| KEVIN CORNISH | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The trust has made significant grants to cultural and educational institutions, including a $1.5 million grant to the Center for Jewish History to establish a reference services division bearing the Lillian Goldman name, and a $750,000 grant to Kane Street Synagogue for façade restoration.
Center for Jewish History Announces $1.5 Million Grant from The Lillian GoldmanContact Information
Address: Holland Knight 787 7th Avenue, 31st Floor New York City, NY 10019
Telephone: 212-513-3200
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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