Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund
Accepts applications
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.9 million in 301 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.9 million
- Number of grants301
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$277 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $20.7 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 | $20.7 million | 312 | $270 million |
| 2024 | $10.9 million | 301 | $277 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Douglas E Goldman 1 Montgomery Street 3440, San Francisco, CA 94104 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 771-1717 |
| What to submit | After reviewing the fund's current priorities and limitations, interested applicants should submit an initial letter of inquiry for review. Applicants who receive a favorable response to their initial inquiry will be invited to submit a formal proposal with supporting materials we encourage applicants who have questions regarding the appropriateness of a project to contact the fund directly. The application process is explained at http://www.ldgfund.org/grant-seekers/ |
| Deadlines | There are no deadlines for submission; applications all year |
| Restrictions | Organizations must qualify under the provisions of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to California. It also paid $100,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | $8.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 41 | $2.7 million |
| New York | 32 | $1.5 million |
| Illinois | 3 | $350,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $295,100 |
| Virginia | 2 | $225,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $175,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $160,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $160,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $101,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Emanu-El | Second installment emanu-el next | $2.0 million |
| San Francisco Parks Alliance - Tennis Coalition of San Francisco | Golden gate park teknis center phase ii | $1.0 million |
| University of California Berkeley Fdn | Gspp | $500,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Exhibition support | $250,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Legion 100 gifts of art campaign for the acquisition of portrait of bianca degli utili maselli and her children by lavinia fontana | $250,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | Responding to twin crises and elevating jewish identity | $250,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Pef ldan fund #129 | $205,000 |
| Brigid Alliance Inc | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Red Tent Fund | Start-up support | $175,000 |
| American Constitution Society | Path to the bench | $150,000 |
| Hillel - Univ of Ca Berkeley | Israel and antisemitism education | $150,000 |
| Media Matters for America | General operating support | $150,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Inc | Ruth's revolution | $150,000 |
| Action for the Climate Emergency | Civic engagement and democracy program | $125,000 |
| National Women's Health Network | Plan c's general support | $125,000 |
| Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine | Capacity building | $100,000 |
| American Oversight | Free and fair elections project | $100,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center Inc | Voting rights program | $100,000 |
| Center for Countering Digital Hate | Countering the proliferation of online antisemitism | $100,000 |
| Civic Nation | When we all vote | $100,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | Rabbi beth and rabbi jonathan singer community engagement fund | $100,000 |
| Democracy Matters Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Global Impact-Govact | Reproductive freedom alliance | $100,000 |
| Icivics Inc | General operating grant | $100,000 |
| Icivics Inc | Comprehensive professional learning program for civic education (year one) | $100,000 |
| Just the Pill | Just the pill | $100,000 |
| Lawrence Family Jewish Comm Centers | General operating grant | $100,000 |
| Mayday Medicines Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Momsrising Education Fund | Momsvote | $100,000 |
| Ncga Foundation | Youth on course | $100,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Pooled fund | $100,000 |
| Nextgen Education Fund | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Voteshield | $100,000 |
| SD Foundation | Voting rights lab | $100,000 |
| Social Good Fund | A team tech | $100,000 |
| Stanford University Gift Proc Center | Under one umbrella | $100,000 |
| Stern Grove Festival Association | Capacity building for programming/artist fees 2024 | $100,000 |
| Stern Grove Festival Association | Capacity building for programming/artist fees 2024 | $100,000 |
| Stern Grove Festival Association | General operating support | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Kami
- Douglas E Goldman
- Lisa M Goldman
- Jennifer R Goldman
- Jason E Goldman
- Matthew W Goldman
Questions people ask
Does Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission; applications all year.
How much does Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund give?
$10.9 million in tax year 2024, across 301 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Kami (Exec Director), Douglas E Goldman (President), Lisa M Goldman (Secretary) and Jennifer R Goldman (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.