Goldrich Family Foundation
The Goldrich Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1987 and based in Culver City, California. The foundation operates as a significant philanthropic vehicle for the Goldrich family, with a focus on Jewish causes and related charitable initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$117.5M
+13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.2M
+12.2% YoY
Grant Count
27
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$342K
+24.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support Jewish education and Jewish organizations. Beyond this core focus, the foundation also funds:
- Educational institutions and initiatives
- Health and medical causes
- Community health programs
- Israel-related organizations and causes
The foundation does not maintain a public website and does not publish formal grant guidelines or priority areas, making its giving strategies less transparent than many comparable foundations.
Grantmaking
The foundation strongly prefers a proactive funding approach and does not accept unsolicited applications. Networking with previous grantees is typically required to gain access to funding. Grant seekers that align closely with the foundation's focus on Jewish life and Southern California have the best chances at funding. Those outside this alignment may succeed if their work is backed by a large institution such as a hospital or university.
Grant Range
s & Activity:**
How to Apply
**
Ready to take the next step with Goldrich Family Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a national giving focus with particular emphasis on:
- California (especially Southern California and Los Angeles)
- Israel-related causes
- Colorado
- New York
The foundation also supports organizations in Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Oregon, Texas, and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (as of 2024):
- Total assets: $117,527,359
- Total annual giving: $9,231,318
- Revenue: $24,060,319
- Expenses: $10,193,197
- Net assets: $117,527,359
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $117,527,359 | $103,660,532 | $96,883,961 |
| Revenue | $24,060,319 | $15,628,615 | $12,747,721 |
| Expenses | $10,193,197 | $8,852,044 | $12,985,459 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,261,223 | $8,248,939 | $12,688,974 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,214,077 | $2,705,085 | $2,723,120 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,795,861 | $5,510,446 | $4,939,686 |
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
135 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
- Melinda Goldrich - President and Director
- Andrea Goldrich Cayton - Director (next generation family member)
- David Rochkind - Secretary and CFO
- Andre Cullins - Controller
The foundation was established by the late Jona Goldrich, a Holocaust survivor and real estate mogul who cofounded the Goldrich Kest real estate firm in Los Angeles. The foundation is now steered by next generation family members. Leadership team members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA GOLDRICH | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID ROCHKIND | SECRETARY/CFO | 2 | — |
| STEVE CHOI | CONTROLLER | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation maintains a low public profile with limited recent news announcements. Its giving patterns suggest active grant-making across multiple organizations, though specific recent grant announcements are not widely publicized due to the foundation's preference for discretionary giving without formal application processes or public communications.
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Cottage Health
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Assets
$172.1M
Grants
6
Total Given
$179K
International Right of Way Association
GARDENA, CA
Assets
$5.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$9K
Quince Interfaith Housing Corporation
LEMON GROVE, CA
Assets
—
Grants
0
Total Given
—
William & Lillian Schwartz Charitable Foundation
LA JOLLA, CA
Assets
$325K
Grants
1
Total Given
$3K
Covia Foundation
GLENDALE, CA
Assets
$15.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$4.8M
Yale Ave Housing Inc
LAKE FOREST, CA
Assets
$25K
Grants
1
Total Given
$40K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Goldrich Family Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities