The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family
The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It made 23 grants totaling $257,565 in filing year 2024, supporting organizations whose work includes philanthropy, community services, the arts, immigrant rights, and democracy.
The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family at a glance
In short: The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family gave $258K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Colorado. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $257,565
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +53.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,198
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,380,405
- -5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (38% 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 Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Women Donors Network ($54K). Together the top 10 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 106 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (38%), California (25%), Washington, DC (17%), Massachusetts (10%), and New York (5%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 224% 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 $201K (2022) to $258K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women Donors Network San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $53,965 |
| Just Vision Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO | Papa Marv Fund | $30,000 |
| Motus Theater Boulder, CO | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation Inc Avon, CO | to support the Vail Dance Festival and for general operating support | $14,000 |
| Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Movement Voter Fund Northampton, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY | In Our Name project | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the Smith College Northampton, MA | The Smith Fund | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,380,405 | $198,365 | $327,563 | $257,565 | 23 | $313,923 | $186,425 | $140,026 |
| 2023 | $2,509,603 | $72,691 | $295,044 | $226,400 | 15 | $282,428 | $61,175 | $136,357 |
| 2022 | $2,731,956 | $106,686 | $273,282 | $201,271 | 18 | $258,452 | $93,956 | $144,931 |
| 2021 | $2,898,552 | $262,423 | $295,436 | $218,200 | 23 | $276,504 | $248,441 | $168,679 |
| 2020 | $2,931,565 | $306,723 | $292,859 | $206,100 | 27 | — | $277,762 | $153,581 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family reported a distributable amount of $140K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Women Donors Network says it advances a just, equitable, and sustainable world through philanthropy, women’s leadership, and collective and individual action. Just Vision says it raises awareness of Israel-Palestine through independent storytelling and audience engagement to promote constructive dialogue and understanding. Verified Voting Foundation says it promotes responsible use of technology in elections, while Movement Voter Fund says it helps funders invest in grassroots groups advancing democracy, equity, and sustainability.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in community philanthropy and services, theater, arts and education, and immigrant rights. Rose Community Foundation says it works to strengthen communities in Greater Denver and beyond; Motus Theater says it uses original theater to facilitate dialogue on critical issues; Vail Valley Foundation says it enhances quality of life through arts, athletics, and education; and Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition says it works to improve the lives of immigrants and refugees in Colorado.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $257,565. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $53,965, with a median of $5,000.
Notable grants included $53,965 to Women Donors Network, $30,000 each to Just Vision Inc and Rose Community Foundation, $15,000 to Motus Theater, and $14,000 to Vail Valley Foundation. Other grants included $10,000 each to Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, Movement Voter Fund, Protect Democracy Project, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Trustees of the Smith College, and Verified Voting Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Margery Goldman was listed as director, secretary, treasurer, and president on the 2024 filing.
The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family is led by Margery Goldman, Director, Secretary, Treasurer & President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margery Goldman
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $36K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $36K, to Margery Goldman (Dir, Sec, Treas, Pres).
Frequently asked questions about The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family
How much does The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family give each year?
The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family gave $258K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $226K across 15 grants.
What is The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family's typical grant size?
The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,198, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family give grants?
The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family's top state is Colorado, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (7 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Northampton, MA (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 65% of The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family's largest grantees?
The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family's largest 2024 grantees include Women Donors Network ($53,965), Rose Community Foundation ($35,000 across 2 grants) and Just Vision Inc ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family?
The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $314K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Women Donors Network says it advances a just, equitable, and sustainable world through philanthropy, women’s leadership, and collective and individual action. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family's EIN?
The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3309847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Marvin Naiman and Margery Goldman 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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