The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation
The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation is a private foundation, based in Miami Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $70K.
The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation gave $79K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,000
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,167
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,623,545
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans ($20K). Together the top 6 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $357K (2019). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans New York, NY | General and Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind Warrington, PA | General and Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | General and Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| The Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Victims New York, NY | General and Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Laniado Development Fund Monsey, NY | General and Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lev Chabad Inc Brooklyn, NY | General and Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,623,545 | $72,109 | $84,715 | $79,000 | 6 | $81,541 | $70,035 | $75,048 |
| 2024 | $1,451,559 | $69,608 | $76,460 | $70,600 | 6 | $73,631 | $66,871 | $66,199 |
| 2023 | $1,228,093 | $54,020 | $69,730 | $66,400 | 7 | $68,072 | $52,362 | $55,512 |
| 2022 | $1,034,266 | $40,181 | $82,726 | $80,200 | 6 | $81,466 | $38,921 | $55,362 |
| 2021 | $1,351,801 | $64,638 | $93,045 | $91,800 | 9 | $92,423 | $64,015 | $58,701 |
| 2020 | $1,143,898 | $41,930 | $52,463 | $45,000 | 3 | — | $41,930 | $49,127 |
| 2019 | $1,152,547 | $129,236 | $359,275 | $357,088 | 15 | — | $129,236 | $53,216 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation is led by Ron Katz, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ron Katz
President & Director
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Katz
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kate Petoskey (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Rachel Gottstein (2019–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Miriam Garson (2020–2023) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation
How much does The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation give each year?
The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation gave $79K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $71K across 6 grants.
What is The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation give grants?
The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (25%) and New Jersey (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans ($20,000), Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind ($20,000) and American Friends of Leket Israel ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation?
The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation's EIN?
The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0813862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
Live grants for the work The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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