The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg
The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts, with programming support listed as the purpose for its largest grants.
The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg at a glance
In short: The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg gave $251K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New Hampshire. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $251,000
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,976
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,877,862
- +7.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (5 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg
- How to Apply
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Contact Leonard M. Nelson Esquire Bernstein to request a grant application package. Applicants must meet the stated 501(c)(3) and 509(a) eligibility requirements.
- Review Cycle
- March 30 and September 30.
- Deadline
- March 30 and September 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Leonard M Nelson Esquire Bernstein
Mailing address: 100 Middle St, Portland, ME 04104-5029
Phone: (207) 774-1127
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vaughan Community Service Inc ($15K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
207 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 207 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire, 44% to Maine, and 3% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 42 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $202K (2020) to $281K (2024). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $251K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vaughan Community Service Inc North Conway, NH | Programming Support | $15,000 |
| Bartlett Historical Society Bartlett, NH | Programming Support | $14,000 |
| North Conway Community Center North Conway, NH | Programming Support | $12,500 |
| White Mountain Community Health Ctr Conway, NH | Programming Support | $10,000 |
| Mt Washington Valley Habitat for Humanity North Conway, NH | Programming Support | $10,000 |
| Eastern Slope Aviation Academy Fryeburg, ME | Programming Support | $10,000 |
| Gibson Center for Senior Services North Conway, NH | Programming Support | $10,000 |
| Carroll Co YMCA Camp Huckins Freedom, NH | Programming Support | $10,000 |
| Msad #72 Fryeburg, ME | Programming Support | $10,000 |
| Greater Lovell Land Trust Lovell, ME | Programming Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,877,862 | $802,276 | $451,204 | $251,000 | 42 | $304,666 | $677,568 | $359,923 |
| 2024 | $4,526,790 | $726,652 | $478,269 | $281,300 | 45 | $331,828 | $595,661 | $333,527 |
| 2023 | $4,278,407 | $430,878 | $469,836 | $268,000 | 43 | $318,390 | $309,876 | $308,982 |
| 2022 | $4,318,303 | $337,717 | $432,314 | $263,800 | 39 | $318,183 | $234,865 | $318,462 |
| 2021 | $4,415,449 | $600,442 | $388,388 | $240,000 | 38 | $292,280 | $507,374 | $322,907 |
| 2020 | $4,205,111 | $337,367 | $376,084 | $201,700 | 32 | — | $222,004 | $299,714 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg reported a distributable amount of $360K 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 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including community services, history, recreation, senior services, environmental protection, health, and the arts. For example, Vaughan Community Service says its mission includes promoting health and providing child care; Friends of Casco Bay says it works to improve and protect the environmental health of Casco Bay; and Portland Ovations says it presents performing artists and creates educational arts experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $251,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $15,000 to Vaughan Community Service, $14,000 to Bartlett Historical Society, and $12,500 to North Conway Community Center. Each was listed as programming support. Other 2025 grants included $10,000 to White Mountain Community Health Center and $8,000 to Friends of Casco Bay.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. A grant application package will be provided upon request. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and as public charities under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leonard M. Nelson Esquire and Michael S. King as trustees.
The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leonard M. Nelson Esquire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Michael S. King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to Leonard M Nelson Esquire (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg
How much does The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg give each year?
The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg gave $251K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $281K across 45 grants.
What is The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg's typical grant size?
The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,976, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg give grants?
The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg gives mostly in New Hampshire: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (12 grants), North Conway, NH (8 grants), Conway, NH (5 grants) and Fryeburg, ME (2 grants).
Does The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programming Support" (42 grants).
Who are The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg's largest grantees?
The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg's largest 2025 grantees include Vaughan Community Service Inc ($15,000), Bartlett Historical Society ($14,000) and North Conway Community Center ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg?
The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $360K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including community services, history, recreation, senior services, environmental protection, health, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg?
Contact Leonard M. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg's EIN?
The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1622560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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