William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation
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William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation at a glance
In short: William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation gave $46K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,920
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,184
- -31.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,051,288
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Refuge of Hope ($11K). Together the top 5 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2020) to $48K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Refuge of Hope Canton, OH | General Support | $10,920 |
| Artsinstark Canton, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Malone University Canton, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| JRC Learning Center Canton, OH | General Support | $7,500 |
| The Legacy Project of Stark Massillon, OH | General Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,051,288 | $50,173 | $70,335 | $45,920 | 5 | $50,173 |
| 2023 | $1,010,663 | $32,970 | $64,094 | $40,000 | 3 | $32,970 |
| 2022 | $948,292 | $31,855 | $66,004 | $47,500 | 4 | $31,855 |
| 2021 | $1,101,929 | $41,396 | $63,478 | $45,000 | 3 | $41,396 |
| 2020 | $982,917 | $31,657 | $61,636 | $38,500 | 4 | $31,657 |
About William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation
Based on IRS filings
William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Canton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $50K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation is led by Greg Luntz, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Luntz
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fether
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Schauer
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Grace Olivieri (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Jeffrey Fisher (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robert F. Vail Jr. (2020) — Chairman
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 William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation
How much does William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation give each year?
William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation gave $46K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $40K across 3 grants.
What is William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation's typical grant size?
William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,184, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation give grants?
William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (4 grants).
Does William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation's largest grantees?
William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Refuge of Hope ($10,920), Artsinstark ($10,000) and Malone University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation?
William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What is William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation's EIN?
William & Minnette Goldsmith Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6542631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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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