Bram & Elaine Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Bram & Elaine Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $607,600 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$607,600
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$20.2 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
92% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $907,500 | 8 | $16.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 5 | $18.9 million |
| 2024 | $607,600 | 13 | $20.2 million |
How to apply
Bram & Elaine Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust 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 Bram & Elaine Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California. It also paid $250,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $342,600 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weizmann Institute of Science | General support | $250,000 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater la | General support | $155,000 |
| BABY2BABY | General support | $67,600 |
| Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | General support | $50,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Holocaust Museum la | General support | $22,500 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Improvements to religious school, teacher development, programming and goldsmith faculty development fund. | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | General support | $5,000 |
| Urban Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | General support | $5,000 |
| The John Thomas Dye School | General support | $5,000 |
| Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Awareness | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell D Goldsmith
- Brian Mack Goldsmith
- Kathryn Mack Goldsmith
- Karen Mack Goldsmith
Questions people ask
Does Bram & Elaine Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bram & Elaine Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust give?
$607,600 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bram & Elaine Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Russell D Goldsmith (Trustee), Brian Mack Goldsmith (Trustee), Kathryn Mack Goldsmith (Trustee) and Karen Mack Goldsmith (Trustee).
What does Bram & Elaine Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.