Woldenberg Foundation
The Woldenberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, Louisiana, incorporated in 1959 as the Woldenberg Charitable and Educational Foundation. It operates as part of the Goldring Family & Woldenberg Foundations, which together primarily fund nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans area.
Key facts about Woldenberg Foundation
- EIN
- 72-6022665
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,607,791
- Grants made (2024)
- 115
- Average grant
- $13,981
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $23,563,538
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Prospective grantees can submit a Letter of Inquiry through the foundation's online application portal to begin the grant application process.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Woldenberg Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Woldenberg Foundation's 115 itemized 2024 grants were Kentucky (31%), Louisiana (29%) and New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (14 grants), Louisville, KY (8 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Owensboro, KY (3 grants). None of its 115 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (87 grants), "Jewish Causes" (8 grants) and "Education" (8 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.6M
-3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-55.6% YoY
Grant Count
115
-52.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-7.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Woldenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Arts & Culture
- Education
- Jewish Causes
- Human Services
- Health
- Civil Affairs
- Animals & Environment
- Recreation & Opportunities for Children
The foundation provides support through donations for scholarships, donations for Jewish causes, donations for arts and culture, and earnings on exempt funds distributed to charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
Prospective grantees can submit a Letter of Inquiry through the foundation's online application portal to begin the grant application process.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans area, with additional giving in Kentucky, Louisiana, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 115 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $23,563,538
- Total giving: $1,607,791
- Total revenues: $1,121,452
- Total expenses: $1,877,123
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,563,538 | $24,403,827 | $22,583,408 |
| Revenue | $1,121,452 | $5,817,201 | $1,787,760 |
| Expenses | $1,877,123 | $3,971,869 | $4,169,009 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,733,576 | $3,740,545 | $3,928,200 |
| Net Investment Income | $521,921 | $5,692,530 | $1,822,281 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,453,565 | $1,336,381 | $1,521,033 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
768 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include National Ww Ii Museum ($215,000), American Friends of Alyn Hospital ($150,000), Birthright Israel ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL WW II MUSEUM NEW ORLEANS, LA | ARTS & CULTURE | $215,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ALYN HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NY | JEWISH CAUSES | $150,000 |
| BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL NEW YORK, NY | JEWISH CAUSES | $100,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LEXINGTON, KY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $65,000 |
| OWENSBORO CTC OWENSBORO, KY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $64,000 |
| WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY BOWLING GREEN, KY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $55,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MDA PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | JEWISH CAUSES | $50,000 |
| CITY YEAR NEW ORLEANS, LA | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE LOUISVILLE, KY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $46,000 |
| EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY RICHMOND, KY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $45,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation operates with a minimal staff of 1 employee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM A GOLDRING | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY B GOLDRING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT STEEG | TRUSTEE | 1 | $30,000 |
| MARK HALPERN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $30,000 |
| MINETTE BROWN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $60,000 |
| PAUL L FINE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LISA B WILLIAMS | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Goldring Family and Woldenberg Foundations pledged $2 million toward Extraordinary Together in support of behavioral health initiatives.
The Goldring Family and Woldenberg Foundations Pledge $2 Million Toward ExtraordinarySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Woldenberg Foundation fund?
The foundation's giving priorities include: • Arts & Culture • Education • Jewish Causes • Human Services • Health • Civil Affairs • Animals & Environment • Recreation & Opportunities for Children The foundation provides support through donations for scholarships, donations for Jewish causes, donations for arts and culture, and earnings on exempt funds distributed to charitable organizations.
How do I apply for a grant from Woldenberg Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 88 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Typical award range: $8–$607,500 • Total giving in 2024: $1,607,791 **Types of Support:** • General support • Building funds • Equipment • Land and property acquisition • Capacity building **Application Process:** Prospective grantees can submit a Letter of Inquiry through the foundation's online application portal to begin the grant application process.
Where does Woldenberg Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Orleans area, with additional giving in Kentucky, Louisiana, and New York.
What size grants does Woldenberg Foundation award?
In 2024, Woldenberg Foundation awarded 115 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Woldenberg Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Woldenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Woldenberg Foundation's EIN?
Woldenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6022665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.