The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust
The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it reported 41 grants totaling $11,745,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations in health care, education, food assistance, Jewish community services, and advocacy.
The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust gave $11.7M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $286K), mostly in New York. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,745,500
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $286,476
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $68,822,039
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (10 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (79% 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 Sol Goldman Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Jane H. Goldman is listed as the contact on the filing. There is no formal application form; potential grantees are required to provide details about the grant’s purpose and verification of tax-exempt status. The filing states there are no restrictions or limitations on awards by geography, charitable field, kind of institution, or other factors.
- Review Cycle
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Jane H Goldman
Mailing address: 1185 Sixth Avenue 10Th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 265-2280
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Presbyterian Fund Inc ($5.0M). Together the top 10 received $10.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
205 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 205 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, followed by California (7%), Minnesota (6%), New Jersey (3%), and Massachusetts (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 41 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $115K; repeat grants $342K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 189% 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 $6.1M (2021) to $11.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $11.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission | $5,000,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $1,250,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission | $1,000,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $1,000,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $750,000 |
| Salk Institute for Biological Studies La Jolla, CA | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $750,000 |
| City Harvest Inc New York, NY | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $400,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc Teaneck, NJ | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $250,000 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital Boston, MA | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $200,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Charity's Mission. | $100,000 |
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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 | $68,822,039 | $10,575,886 | $11,890,814 | $11,745,500 | 41 | $11,745,500 | $10,505,000 | $6,216,385 |
| 2023 | $70,136,967 | $7,715,094 | $8,944,248 | $8,766,266 | 35 | $8,771,187 | $7,609,008 | $5,828,113 |
| 2022 | $71,366,121 | $4,274,304 | $8,085,910 | $7,975,074 | 41 | $7,976,574 | $4,190,618 | $6,087,948 |
| 2021 | $75,165,168 | $4,468,798 | $6,288,914 | $6,081,167 | 33 | $6,086,667 | $4,230,757 | $6,077,252 |
| 2020 | $76,980,653 | $3,639,060 | $6,961,642 | $6,658,500 | 55 | — | $3,441,150 | $5,655,859 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $6.2M 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to promote health and well-being. American Friends of Leket Israel says it provides grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States that feed people facing hunger. Sharsheret describes its work as providing support, education, financial assistance, and genetic counseling related to breast and ovarian cancer.
Other 2024 recipients include educational institutions such as Yeshiva University, which describes its work as providing education, training, research, and clinical programs, and advocacy organizations such as the National Breast Cancer Coalition, whose stated mission is to end breast cancer through action and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 41 grants totaling $11,745,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $5,000,000, with a median grant of $30,000.
The largest reported grants included $5,000,000 to New York Presbyterian Fund; $1,250,000 to Friends of United Hatzalah; $1,000,000 each to Columbia University and UJA Federation of New York; and $750,000 each to Mayo Clinic and Salk Institute for Biological Studies. The stated purpose for each of these grants was to support the recipient’s mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jane H. Goldman, Louisa Little, Michael U. Lewis, and Benjamin H. Lewis as trustees.
The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin H. Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane H. Goldman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louisa Little
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael U. Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Allan H. Goldman (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust
How much does The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust give each year?
The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust gave $11.7M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.8M across 35 grants.
What is The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $286,476, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust that year got $115K on average.
Where does The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust give grants?
The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and Minnesota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Boston, MA (5 grants), Teaneck, NJ (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Charity's Mission." (41 grants).
Who are The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include New York Presbyterian Fund Inc ($5,000,000), Friends of United Hatzalah ($1,250,000) and Columbia University ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust?
The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust reported $68.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own stated missions span several areas. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to promote health and well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3577310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sol Goldman Charitable Trust 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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