Lori and Robert Goodman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lori and Robert Goodman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $608,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$608,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $563,000 the year before.
31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $480,000 | 8 | $13.0 million |
| 2023 | $555,000 | 9 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $563,000 | 11 | $12.3 million |
| 2025 | $608,000 | 13 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Lori and Robert Goodman Family 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.
What Lori and Robert Goodman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $298,000 |
| California | 9 | $295,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Agency for Israel North American Council | Support for the fund of victims of terror, which provides financial assistance to victims of the oct 7, 2023 terrorist attacks | $250,000 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Stephen Wise Temple | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Support research efforts in neurosciences | $25,000 |
| Homeaid America Inc | To help recover and rebuild maui following the devastating wildfires in lahaina | $25,000 |
| Wise Readers to Leaders | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General operating support | $18,000 |
| American Jewish World Services Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Nomadic Division | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Westcoast Sports Associates Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lori Goodman
- Robert N Goodman
- Mitchell Goodman
- Jordan S Goodman
- Danielle L Goodman
Questions people ask
Does Lori and Robert Goodman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lori and Robert Goodman Family Foundation give?
$608,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lori and Robert Goodman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lori Goodman (Director, Co-President, Secretary), Robert N Goodman (Director, Co-President, Treasurer), Mitchell Goodman (Director) and Jordan S Goodman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lori and Robert Goodman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.