The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA EIN: 95-6006859

The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation is a private philanthropic organization based in West Hollywood, California, established in 1947. The foundation was founded by the late Samuel Goldwyn, a renowned Hollywood motion picture producer and founding contributor to Paramount, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and Samuel Goldwyn Studios. Goldwyn's film career included numerous successful productions, with several films receiving Best Picture Oscar nominations, including "Arrowsmith," "Dodsworth," "Dead End," "Wuthering Heights," and "The Little Foxes."

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$222K

-0.5% YoY

Revenue

-99.9% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$1K

+2333.3% YoY

Expenses

$1K

-44.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on the arts, with particular emphasis on motion picture and television funding. Additional funding areas include:

Education
Health associations
Healthcare services
Jewish organizations
Social services
Philanthropy and voluntarism
Human services

Grantmaking

Recent grant activity demonstrates the foundation's commitment to arts and education funding. Notable grants from 2021 include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds projects across various U.S. cities and states, including Los Angeles, New York, and Detroit. Its geographic reach extends across multiple states including California, New York, and Michigan.

Grant Distribution by State

California $6.9M (89%)

New York $545K (7%)

Hawaii $110K (1%)

Connecticut $100K (1%)

Michigan $50K (1%)

Alaska $20K (0%)

Maryland $15K (0%)

Virginia $13K (0%)

+3 more states

States

Alaska California Connecticut Hawaii Maryland Michigan Minnesota Nevada New York Ohio Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaBaltimoreCincinnatiDetroitGlendaleHagerstownHainesHanaleiHollywoodInglewoodKatonahKoloaLa JollaLas VegasLihueLos AngelesMarina Del ReyMinneapolisMonterey ParkNational City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2023:

Total Assets: $222,944
Total Revenue: $3,863
Total Expenses: $1,981
Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation's financial position reflects a modest operational scale relative to its historical grant-making activity.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$221,853	$222,944	$221,062
Revenue	$4	$3,863	$2,114
Expenses	$1,095	$1,981	$1,155
Qualifying Distributions	$1,095	$45	$259
Net Investment Income	$4	$2,079	$1,878
Distributable Amount	$10,972	$12,602	$10,773

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

63 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel include:

John Goldwyn - President
Anthony Goldwyn - Vice President/Secretary
Paul Frimmer - Treasurer

All serve with minimal compensation. The foundation maintains a small staff, with reports indicating two employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOHN GOLDWYN	PRESIDENT	0.25	—
ANTHONY GOLDWYN	VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY	0.25	—
PAUL FRIMMER	TREASURER	0.25	—
FRANCIS GOLDWYN	DIRECTOR	0.25	—
CATHERINE GOLDWYN	DIRECTOR	0.25	—

Contact Information

Address: 9229 W Sunset Boulevard, Suite 710, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Phone: 310-477-8355

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on the arts, with particular emphasis on motion picture and television funding. Additional funding areas include: • Education • Health associations • Healthcare services • Jewish organizations • Social services • Philanthropy and voluntarism • Human services

How do I apply for a grant from The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation?

Recent grant activity demonstrates the foundation's commitment to arts and education funding. Notable grants from 2021 include: • In the Band: $1,500,000 (Support Music Education) • Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts: $300,000 (To Support Music and Art) • Brentwood School: $200,000 (Support Educational Programs for Children) The foundation has made a total of 29 grants totaling $2,749,000 in recent years. Typical award ranges are reported as $2,000–$4,480,000.

Where does The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation make grants?

How much is The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.