The Raymond L Golden Family
The Raymond L Golden Family is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. It reported 19 grants totaling $83,810 in 2024, supporting organizations that include local Jewish community organizations, cultural institutions, and charitable organizations working in other areas.
Key facts about The Raymond L Golden Family
In short: The Raymond L Golden Family gave $84K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 13-3072940
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $83,810
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- Average grant
- $4,411
- Median grant
- $720
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $1,570,849
- Primary geography
- Florida (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$84K
-1.8% YoY
Grant Count
19
+26.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-22.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raymond L Golden Family reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Raymond L Golden Family open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) 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 $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $375 repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County describes its own mission as strengthening Jewish identity, energizing relationships with Israel, and meeting human needs that are uniquely the obligation of the Jewish community. South Florida PBS says it entertains, enlightens, and educates, while the Raymond F. Kravis Center says it presents performing arts and fosters arts education. American Friends of Magen David Adom describes its role as supporting Magen David Adom’s life-saving efforts in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $83,810. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $46,000, with a median of $720. The largest reported grants included $46,000 to the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, $12,250 to Temple Israel, $5,595 to Temple Emanu-El, and $5,000 each to Morse Life Foundation and South Florida PBS. Other reported recipients included Joint Forces 4 Solar ($3,000), American Friends of Magen David Adom ($2,500), the Raymond F. Kravis Center ($1,000), and the Michael J. Fox Foundation ($1,000). The Norton Museum of Art reported receiving $145 in 2024.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 4% to New York, and 4% to Massachusetts; the reported shares for Maryland and Washington, DC, were each 0%. These figures describe the locations of recipients, not necessarily where their work takes place.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2022) to $143K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $84K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($46K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 77 (96%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General Funding | $46,000 |
| Temple Israel West Palm Beach, FL | General Funding | $12,250 |
| Temple Emanu-El Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General Funding | $5,595 |
| Morse Life Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | General Funding | $5,000 |
| South Florida PBS Boynton Beach, FL | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Joint Forces 4 Solar Brewster, MA | General Funding | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom Newyork, NY | General Funding | $2,500 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center West Palm Beach, FL | General Funding | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Funding | $1,000 |
| Alpert Jewish Family Service West Palm Beach, FL | General Funding | $720 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,570,849 | $63,501 | $94,523 | $83,810 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,601,871 | $11,772 | $96,802 | $85,356 | 15 |
| 2022 | $1,686,901 | -$215,330 | $84,057 | $74,267 | 16 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,570,849 | $1,601,871 | $1,686,901 |
| Revenue | $63,501 | $11,772 | $-215,330 |
| Expenses | $94,523 | $96,802 | $84,057 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $85,235 | $85,356 | $74,267 |
| Net Investment Income | $55,608 | $62,696 | $46,225 |
| Distributable Amount | $81,081 | $81,934 | $92,018 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raymond L Golden as president; Linda H Golden as secretary/treasurer; Layton F Smith as vice president; and Neal Golden, Stephanie Golden, and Nathan Golden as directors.
The Raymond L Golden Family is led by Raymond L. Golden, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond L. Golden
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nathan Golden
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Neal Golden
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Golden
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Layton F. Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda H. Golden
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 1100 S Flagler Dr No 1801, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (561) 222-5775
Frequently asked questions about The Raymond L Golden Family
How much does The Raymond L Golden Family give each year?
The Raymond L Golden Family gave $84K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 15 grants.
What is The Raymond L Golden Family's typical grant size?
The Raymond L Golden Family's median grant in 2024 was $720, and its average grant was $4,411, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Raymond L Golden Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Raymond L Golden Family give grants?
The Raymond L Golden Family gives mostly in Florida: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants).
Does The Raymond L Golden Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Raymond L Golden Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Raymond L Golden Family's largest grantees?
The Raymond L Golden Family's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County ($46,000), Temple Israel ($12,250) and Temple Emanu-El ($5,595), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Raymond L Golden Family?
The Raymond L Golden Family reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Raymond L Golden Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Raymond L Golden Family?
The foundation states 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 Raymond L Golden Family's EIN?
The Raymond L Golden Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3072940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Raymond L Golden 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.
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