The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc
The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Winter Park, Florida. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $367,000, with listed purposes including education, support of the arts, and community support.
The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc gave $367K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Florida. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $367,000
- +128.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,231
- +128.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,272,898
- -8.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% 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 Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Barb Lombard and submit a written form including the purpose of the grant. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Barb Lombard
Mailing address: 2009 Venetian Way, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 622-1222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UCF Foundation Inc ($200K). Together the top 10 received $365K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 52 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 1% to recipients in California, and less than 1% to recipients in South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 141% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 282% 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 $98K (2020) to $367K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $367K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCF Foundation Inc Orlando, FL | Education | $200,000 |
| Why U Winter Park, FL | Education | $100,000 |
| National Young Composers Challenge Winter Park, FL | Support of the Arts | $25,000 |
| Winter Park Voice Winter Park, FL | Community Support | $13,500 |
| Orlando Philharmonic Orlando, FL | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Ideas for US Inc Orlando, FL | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Orlando Shakes Orlando, FL | Community Support | $5,000 |
| First Amendment Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Catalysts Institute for Local Contr Mill Valley, CA | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Timucua Arts Foundation Orlando, FL | Community Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,272,898 | $156,128 | $378,129 | $367,000 | 13 | $367,000 | $142,662 | $130,319 |
| 2023 | $2,494,690 | $84,301 | $168,047 | $160,750 | 13 | $160,750 | $74,841 | $121,857 |
| 2022 | $2,579,038 | $90,078 | $242,170 | $224,500 | 11 | $224,500 | $77,447 | $128,282 |
| 2021 | $2,731,238 | $1,005,305 | $164,980 | $152,000 | 9 | $152,000 | $403,087 | $118,624 |
| 2020 | $1,891,405 | $169,080 | $107,552 | $98,000 | 6 | — | $162,205 | $103,503 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $130K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, the arts, and community support. Among its grantees, Winter Park Voice describes its mission as nonprofit journalism covering City Hall and other issues affecting Winter Park; First Amendment Foundation says it provides information and expertise and protects the public’s right to open government through education. IDEAS FOR US describes its mission as developing ideas, funding action, and scaling solutions to environmental and humanitarian challenges. Timucua Arts Foundation says it aims to inspire through performances, education, and artist support, while Winter Park Historical Association says it collects, preserves, and researches Winter Park’s history.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $367,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grants were $200,000 to UCF FOUNDATION INC and $100,000 to WHY U, both for education; and $25,000 to National Young Composers Challenge for support of the arts. Other listed grants included $13,500 to Winter Park Voice and $5,000 each to Orlando Philharmonic, IDEAS FOR US, Orlando Shakes, First Amendment Foundation, and Catalysts Institute for Local Contr, all for community support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen H Goldman and Barbara Lombard as directors.
The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen H. Goldman
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Lombard
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anna Goldsmith (2020) — Director
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 Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc
How much does The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc gave $367K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $161K across 13 grants.
What is The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $28,231, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (5 grants) and Winter Park, FL (4 grants).
Does The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (9 grants).
Who are The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include UCF Foundation Inc ($200,000), Why U ($100,000) and National Young Composers Challenge ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc?
The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $367K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $130K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, the arts, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc?
The filing says to contact Barb Lombard and submit a written form including the purpose of the grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Stephen H Goldman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3690155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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