Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $616,164 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$616,164
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$14.9 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $632,690 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $656,925 | 16 | $13.2 million |
| 2024 | $632,690 | 28 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $616,164 | 23 | $14.9 million |
How to apply
Karen and Russell 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 Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $367,460 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $125,000 |
| New York | 7 | $108,704 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater la | General support | $200,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | General support | $62,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| The American Independent FOUNDATION | General support | $50,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $50,000 |
| The Innocence Project Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| everytown for gun safety support fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | General support | $12,950 |
| KukiO Hoomana Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Stanford University | General support | $5,000 |
| Rise and Shine Foundation INC | General support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Saban community Clinic | General support | $2,500 |
| The UCLA Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General support | $2,500 |
| Ethos Inc | General support | $1,210 |
| Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County | General support | $800 |
| Hillcrest Country Club | General support | $500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $104 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell D Goldsmith
Questions people ask
Does Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust give?
$616,164 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell D Goldsmith (Trustee).
What does Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.