Goldman Environmental Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Goldman Environmental Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $200,000. 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 grants12
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$127 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 9 | $124 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 12 | $127 million |
How to apply
Goldman Environmental 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Goldman Environmental Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General support for environmental achievement | $200,000 |
| Individual | General support for environmental achievement | $200,000 |
| Individual | General support for environmental achievement | $200,000 |
| Individual | General support for environmental achievement | $200,000 |
| Individual | General support for environmental achievement | $200,000 |
| Individual | General support for environmental achievement | $100,000 |
| Individual | General support for environmental achievement | $100,000 |
| Front Line Defenders USA Foundation | To provide urgenct support grants to prize winners | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defenders Collaborative | General support for grantmaking to pws regarding defense and security | $15,000 |
| Individual | Hardship award in wake of severe flooding in northern thailand | $4,750 |
| Individual | Hardship award in wake of severe flooding in northern thailand | $4,750 |
| Individual | Hardship award for support of 2023 pw a. Munduruku medical expenses | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Goldman
- Susan Gelman
- Jennifer Goldman Wallis
- G Michael Sutton
Questions people ask
Does Goldman Environmental Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Goldman Environmental Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Goldman Environmental Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Goldman (President), Susan Gelman (Vice President & Treasurer), Jennifer Goldman Wallis (Vice President & Secretary) and G Michael Sutton (Ed, Asst. Sec. & Asst. Treasurer).
What does Goldman Environmental Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.