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.
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
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.
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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
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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