Joe & Cindy Goldberg Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joe & Cindy Goldberg Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Guilford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,955 in 106 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $35,000. 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$160,955
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $144,003 the year before.
45% of its 2025 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 | $124,250 | 101 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $144,003 | 106 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $160,955 | 106 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Joe & Cindy Goldberg Family 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 Joe & Cindy Goldberg Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 80 | $138,455 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $3,500 |
| New York | 6 | $3,350 |
| Vermont | 3 | $2,750 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford Foundation | Support youth advisory group programs | $35,000 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Connecticut Foodshare | Assist in feeding the state's hungry | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater New Haven-Basic Needs Fund | Support community endowment. | $5,000 |
| Horizons at Foote | Independently run summer programs held on the campuses of independent schools and colleges across the country. | $4,250 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | General use | $3,000 |
| Guilford Art Center | Support of the arts through community outreach programs | $3,000 |
| Guilford Community Fund | Annual campaign to help support 20 local non- profit organizations | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven | Provide social and human services throughout the greater New Haven area. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Provides food and fellowship to those in need | $3,000 |
| Sound Life Connections Inc | To help people with disabilities by providing social skills and life skills instruction. | $3,000 |
| The Cove | Programs that support grieving children | $3,000 |
| Closer to Free Ride | General use | $2,800 |
| Jewish Community Alliance for Refugee Resettlement | Helping to welcome refugee families to the New Haven area | $2,610 |
| Boston University Annual Fund | General use | $2,500 |
| Guilford Land Conservation Trust | Support acquisition & protection of open space in Guilford, CT | $2,500 |
| Mauro Sheridan School | General use | $2,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Rescuing holocaust evidence, confront hatred, and prevent genocide. | $2,500 |
| YAG-Guilford Foundation | Enabling donors to contribute to the projects and efforts in our community that they care about the most. | $2,500 |
| Zinn Education Project | General use | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater NH | General use | $2,300 |
| Alight | For refugees and displaced people across the globe. | $2,000 |
| Connecticut Children's Foundation Inc | General use | $2,000 |
| Guilford A Better Chance | Provide opportunity to women of color to attend Guilford High School | $2,000 |
| Guilford Food Bank-Guilford Interfaith Volunteers | Assist in feeding the hungry | $2,000 |
| JCC Send a Kid to Camp | Provides scholarships to send children to summer camp. | $2,000 |
| Leap | Tutoring and leadership development for students | $2,000 |
| Saint Michaels College | To educate the next generation of students who will innovate, lead from service and grow our communities. | $2,000 |
| Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts | To sustain historic performance center and the programs & communities it serves | $1,500 |
| CAPA-The Shubert Theater | Present and produce artistic programming of the highest quality to serve and educate diverse audiences and feature renowned artists of all cultures. | $1,500 |
| Central Synagogue | To support the central synagogue community. | $1,500 |
| Columbus House | Provide shelter to the homeless and those at risk of being homeless | $1,500 |
| Integrated Refugee & Immigration Services | Support & services for refugee families who arrive from overseas. | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Guilford Interfaith Volunteers | Assist Guilford residents in need | $1,500 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | General use | $1,500 |
| Temple Beth Tikvah Ewducator's Discretionary Fund | General use | $1,500 |
| Temple Israel Westport CT | Funding for youth music and drama programs. | $1,500 |
| The Legacy Theatre | Provide the operating and programmatic funding needed for this theater. | $1,500 |
| Apostle Immigrant Service | Support immigrants in improving their educational skills | $1,000 |
| CMHC Foundation CT mental Health Center | Helping those with mental health & substance abuse disorders. | $1,000 |
| Guilford Free Library Books & More Fund | Funding to buy books & materials for the library | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph M Goldberg
- Cynthia C Goldberg
- Amy Healy
- Melissa A Goldberg
Questions people ask
Does Joe & Cindy Goldberg Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joe & Cindy Goldberg Family Foundation Inc give?
$160,955 in tax year 2025, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Joe & Cindy Goldberg Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph M Goldberg (President/Treasurer), Cynthia C Goldberg (Vice President/Secretary), Amy Healy (Director) and Melissa A Goldberg (Director).
What does Joe & Cindy Goldberg Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.