Goldsmith Legacy Foundation
Accepts applications
Goldsmith Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$140,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $125,000 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,000 | 16 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 15 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 17 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jamen Wurm 251 S Lake Ave Suite 730, Pasadena, CA 91101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (626) 449-6321 |
| What to submit | No preferred format |
What Goldsmith Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $140,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Rescue Mission | General support | $12,000 |
| A New Way of Life | General support | $10,000 |
| East la Women's Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth House | General support | $10,000 |
| Hope Harbor | General support | $10,000 |
| House of Ruth | General support | $10,000 |
| Kherut | General support | $10,000 |
| Thomas House Temporary Shelter | General support | $10,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | General support | $10,000 |
| Walter Hoving Home | General support | $10,000 |
| Wise Place | General support | $10,000 |
| Women's Transitional Living Center | General support | $7,500 |
| Casa Serena | General support | $5,000 |
| Center for Community Solutions | General support | $5,000 |
| Treasures | General support | $5,000 |
| Families of Criminal Justice | General support | $3,500 |
| Center for Pacific Asian Family | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Goldsmith
- Janelle Smith
- Jason Smith
- Judy Fullman
- Jamen Wurm
Questions people ask
Does Goldsmith Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Goldsmith Legacy Foundation give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Goldsmith Legacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jessica Goldsmith (Treasurer), Janelle Smith (President), Jason Smith (Vice President) and Judy Fullman (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Goldsmith Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.