Gottstein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gottstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. In tax year 2025 it gave $278,000 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $18,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$278,000
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $280,000 the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $248,500 | 46 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 46 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $278,000 | 52 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Gottstein Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Gottstein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 28 | $100,000 |
| New York | 8 | $63,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $37,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Program Support | $18,000 |
| Individual | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | Program Support | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Bat Melech | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Letet Humanitar | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $10,000 |
| Individual | Program Support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Livnot U'Lehiba | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Lantos Foundation | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Mazon | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $9,000 |
| Children's Lunchbox | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $8,000 |
| Food Bank of Alaska | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $8,000 |
| Covenant House | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $7,500 |
| Awaic | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $7,500 |
| Brother Francis Shelter | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $7,000 |
| Clare House | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $7,000 |
| Koby Mandell Foundation | Program Support | $7,000 |
| Individual | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Stand up for Kids | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Individual | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| StandWithUs | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Pa'amonim USA | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Orr Shalom | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| American Friends of NATAL | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Vet-Beit | Program Support | $5,000 |
| PEF Israel Endwmnt F-Erez Fdn | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Program Support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Sunrise Israel | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of HaGal SheliM Stanley | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Program Support | $5,000 |
| United way of Anchorage | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $4,000 |
| Individual | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $4,000 |
| Alaska Center for the Performing Ar | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $4,000 |
| Catholic Social Services | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $3,500 |
| Individual | $3,000 | |
| Individual | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| Boys Girls Club Alaska | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| Individual | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| UA Foundation | The grant was to a public charity to support its general charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel Gottstein
- Mindy Katz
- Elisheva Gottstein
- Rebecca Gottstein
- Arie Katz
- Ruth Anne Faust
- Jeffrey Gottstein
- Molly Gottstein
- Daniella Garson
Questions people ask
Does Gottstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gottstein Family Foundation give?
$278,000 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gottstein Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel Gottstein (President), Mindy Katz (Vice President), Elisheva Gottstein (Secretary) and Rebecca Gottstein (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Gottstein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and human services.