Elaine and Bram Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Elaine and Bram Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Woodland Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$20.8 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $838,471 the year before.
70% 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 | $754,000 | 19 | $16.8 million |
| 2023 | $838,471 | 10 | $20.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 20 | $20.8 million |
How to apply
Elaine and Bram 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 Elaine and Bram Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $700,000 |
| California | 14 | $463,485 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Charitable contribution | $400,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | Charitable contribution | $250,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | Charitable contribution | $160,000 |
| Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts | Charitable contribution | $95,000 |
| Heyday Books | Charitable contributions | $80,000 |
| Yale College Annual Fund | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| The Actors Studio Inc | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Pasadena Playhouse | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| The Mirman School | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| The Music Center | Charitable contriuntion | $20,000 |
| The Food Bank of New York | Charitable contribution | $20,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| The Family School | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Benedict Canyon Association | Charitable contributions | $6,000 |
| Tree People | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Writer's Bloc Presents | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Connecting to Cure | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Moste | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Charitable contributions | $2,485 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Goldsmith
- Benjamin Goldsmith
- Claire Goldsmith
Questions people ask
Does Elaine and Bram Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elaine and Bram Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Elaine and Bram Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce Goldsmith (Trustee), Benjamin Goldsmith (Trustee) and Claire Goldsmith (Trustee).
What does Elaine and Bram Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.