The Mark and Janice Gold Family
The Mark and Janice Gold Family is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $85,850 through 15 grants to charitable organizations, including a $78,000 grant to the WASH U Institute for Public Health.
The Mark and Janice Gold Family at a glance
In short: The Mark and Janice Gold Family gave $86K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,850
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,723
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $1,645,264
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (91% 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 Mark and Janice Gold Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9100 S Dadeland Blvd 1701, Miami, FL 33156
Phone: (352) 256-9502
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mark and Janice Gold Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wash U Institute for Public Health ($78K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 48 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 4% to Florida, 2% to Washington, DC, and 1% each to South Carolina and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mark and Janice Gold Family gives
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $175K (2023). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wash U Institute for Public Health St. Louis, MO | Donation | $78,000 |
| Sailfish Point Foundation Stuart, FL | Donation | $2,000 |
| World Affairs Councils of America Washington, DC | Donation | $1,700 |
| Vineyards Cliffs Residents Outreach Sunset, SC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society Stuart, FL | Donation | $500 |
| Lyric Theatre Stuart, FL | Donation | $500 |
| Cancer Research Institute New York, NY | Donation | $250 |
| Friends of the Everglades Stuart, FL | Donation | $250 |
| Shriners Children's Hospital Tampa, FL | Donation | $250 |
| Tyler Ugolyn Foundation Ridgefiled, CT | Donation | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,645,264 | $143,864 | $96,742 | $85,850 | 15 | $85,850 | $136,272 | $85,269 |
| 2024 | $1,599,492 | $94,341 | $91,470 | $81,000 | 9 | $81,000 | $87,171 | $82,079 |
| 2023 | $1,597,862 | $52,283 | $184,387 | $174,850 | 14 | $174,850 | $58,690 | $83,850 |
| 2022 | $1,730,080 | $-68,808 | $101,968 | $91,700 | 8 | $91,700 | $32,651 | $89,867 |
| 2021 | $1,901,550 | $21,692 | $20,522 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $22,632 | $97,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mark and Janice Gold Family reported a distributable amount of $85K 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 foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Florida Oceanographic Society describes its work as inspiring environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems through education, research, and advocacy. Friends of the Everglades says its mission is to preserve, protect, and restore the Everglades. The World Affairs Councils of America describes its work as supporting, strengthening, and representing a national network of nonpartisan organizations working to deepen communities’ global perspective.
Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern public health, children and adult residents in need, cancer research, and Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $85,850. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $78,000, with a median of $250.
The largest reported grant was $78,000 to WASH U Institute for Public Health in St. Louis, Missouri, for a donation. Other grants included $2,000 to Sailfish Point Foundation in Stuart, Florida; $1,700 to World Affairs Councils of America in Washington, DC; and $1,000 to Vineyards Cliffs Residents Outreach in Sunset, South Carolina. The foundation also gave $500 each to Florida Oceanographic Society and Lyric Theatre, both in Stuart, Florida. The 2025 filing lists additional donations of $250 to organizations including Cancer Research Institute and Friends of the Everglades.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark S Gold as President, Janice R Gold as Vice President, Kyle Gold as Treasurer, and Steven T Gold as Secretary. It also lists Kimberly Blumenthal and Jessica Gold as Directors.
The Mark and Janice Gold Family is led by Mark S. Gold, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark S. Gold
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jessica Gold
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kimberly Blumenthal
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Janice R. Gold
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kyle Gold
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steven T. Gold
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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 Mark and Janice Gold Family
How much does The Mark and Janice Gold Family give each year?
The Mark and Janice Gold Family gave $86K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 9 grants.
What is The Mark and Janice Gold Family's typical grant size?
The Mark and Janice Gold Family's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $5,723, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mark and Janice Gold Family give grants?
The Mark and Janice Gold Family gives mostly in Missouri: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stuart, FL (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Mark and Janice Gold Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Mark and Janice Gold Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (15 grants).
Who are The Mark and Janice Gold Family's largest grantees?
The Mark and Janice Gold Family's largest 2025 grantees include Wash U Institute for Public Health ($78,000), Sailfish Point Foundation ($2,000) and World Affairs Councils of America ($1,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mark and Janice Gold Family?
The Mark and Janice Gold Family reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mark and Janice Gold Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Florida Oceanographic Society describes its work as inspiring environmental stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems through education, research, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mark and Janice Gold Family?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing 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 Mark and Janice Gold Family's EIN?
The Mark and Janice Gold Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4351428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Mark and Janice Gold Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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