Sam & Sooky Goldman Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sam & Sooky Goldman Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $51,145 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,501 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$51,145
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,501
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $61,291 the year before.
64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,766 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $61,291 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $51,145 | 11 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Sam & Sooky Goldman Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Sam & Sooky Goldman Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $46,145 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Maple Counseling Center | Mental health | $25,000 |
| Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills | Religious education | $7,144 |
| Stand Up to Cancer | Health | $5,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Education | $5,000 |
| Jews for Judaism | Religious education | $4,000 |
| Theatre Forty | Arts & literature | $1,501 |
| Rotary Club of Beverly Hills | Philanthropic | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | Philanthropic | $1,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Philanthropic | $500 |
| Cancer Support Community Los Angeles | Health | $500 |
| Beverly Hills Rotary Club Foundation | Philanthropic | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Goldman
- Myra Lurie
- Maxwell Goldman
Questions people ask
Does Sam & Sooky Goldman Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam & Sooky Goldman Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$51,145 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,501.
Who runs Sam & Sooky Goldman Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David Goldman (President), Myra Lurie (Secretary) and Maxwell Goldman (Treasurer).
What does Sam & Sooky Goldman Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.