John and Marcia Goldman Foundation
Accepts applications
John and Marcia Goldman Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.7 million in 123 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.7 million
- Number of grants123
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$335 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.4 million the year before.
100% 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 | $7.4 million | 1 | $329 million |
| 2024 | $10.7 million | 123 | $335 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Lyons 182 Howard Street Suite 8, San Francisco, CA 94105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 744-8787 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John and Marcia Goldman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 98 | $7.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $925,150 |
| New York | 10 | $140,280 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $45,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Childrens Health | To create a new endowment called the goldman autism fund to support the stanford early intervention program for autism | $1.7 million |
| Epacenter | General support | $1.4 million |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Childrens Health | Early support program for autism | $502,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Unrestricted contribution to the together for the arts endowment campaign | $500,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Youth power fund | $250,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | Emanu-el next: investing for our jewish future | $250,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | Emanu-el next: investing for our jewish future | $250,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of SF Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | 2024 annual campaign | $250,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Dsh renovation and treasure island concept | $250,000 |
| Articlegroup Org Inc | "save the humans" climate communications program | $225,000 |
| Find Your Light Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| Immigrant Legal Resource Center | United coalition for immigration services | $200,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of SF Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | Replenish daf for lorain school steam education endowments | $156,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | 2024 annual grant | $150,000 |
| Bay Area Cancer Connections | 30th anniversary founders fund | $100,000 |
| Center for Carbon Removal | General support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation of SF Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | Contribution to the aaron goldman philanthropic fund | $100,000 |
| Muttville | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | 2024 annual grant | $100,000 |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee | Endowment to fund a u.s. Olympic athlete endowment | $100,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund | 2024 annual grant | $75,000 |
| Hope Services | Mental health & social-emotional learning programs | $75,000 |
| Ravenswood Education Foundation | Certificated arts teachers and teacher talent initiative for rcsd | $75,000 |
| Redwood City Education Foundation | Mental health & social-emotional learning programs | $75,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Sponsorship of bing fling 2025 | $75,000 |
| American National Red Cross | 2024 annual grant for disaster relief in united states | $50,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | 2024 annual grant | $50,000 |
| Earthjustice | Climate and energy program | $50,000 |
| Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide | Climate program | $50,000 |
| Illuminate the Arts | Support for free concerts at the golden gate bandshell for the 2024 season | $50,000 |
| Kara | Mental health & social-emotional learning programs | $50,000 |
| Mindful Life Project | Mental health & social-emotional learning | $50,000 |
| Odc | Development capacity grant | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music Inc | Distinguished professorship for michael tilson thomas | $50,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | India basin waterfront park initiative, specifically to support the first two years of the live events series, presenting a series of 6 to 10 small performances highlighting local performers | $50,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | Support for various climate focused programs | $50,000 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | 2024 annual grant for general support and disaster relief and development | $40,000 |
| Arthouse Studio | Mental health & social emotional learning programs | $35,000 |
| Jasper Ridge Farm | Mental health & social-emotional learning programs | $35,000 |
| San Francisco Botanical Garden Society at Strybing Arboretum | Flower piano 2024 | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Lyons
- John D Goldman
- Marcia L Goldman
Questions people ask
Does John and Marcia Goldman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John and Marcia Goldman Foundation give?
$10.7 million in tax year 2024, across 123 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs John and Marcia Goldman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Lyons (Executive Director), John D Goldman (President) and Marcia L Goldman (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does John and Marcia Goldman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and disability.