Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$31.5 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
16% 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 | $825,700 | 48 | $26.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 45 | $28.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 47 | $31.5 million |
How to apply
Maud and Burton Goldfield 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 Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $814,000 |
| Utah | 10 | $390,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $45,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $6,500 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pets in Need | General & Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Mountain Trails Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Tunitas Creek Beach Project and Annual Fund | $100,000 |
| Tony la Russas Animal Rescue Foundation | For continued training for Big dogs and staff | $100,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| College Track | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Elizabeth F Gamble Garden | the Horticultural Complex Project | $50,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Nuzzles & Co | to support an in-house trainer salary for hard to place dogs, particularly the large ones | $35,000 |
| Los Altos Community Foundation | MVLA Scholars Fund | $30,000 |
| Yosemite Foundation | to help fund the Centennial Campaign and general operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Desert Mountains | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | the project in the California desert to protect bighorn sheep at the Mojave National Preserve, which entails defending the park from mining and energy development proposals and advancing the wildlife crossings to completion | $20,000 |
| The Palo Alto Community Fund | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Moonsong Malamute Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Novacomm | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nuzzles & Co | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Palo Alto Swim Club | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Park City Aquatic Team Boosters Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Park City Conservation Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Tech Interactive | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tony la Russas Animal Rescue Foundation | To fund a three-year research initiative focused on improving dogs' adoptability and long term well being in shelter settings | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| African Parks Foundation of America | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Akashinga Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Great Salt Lake | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| JMT Wilderness Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Native Renewables Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| News Literacy Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Association of Utah | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Summer Search | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Summit Community Gardens | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Villanova University | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| CP Extension Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Good Sports Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alec Thunder Goldfield
- Burton M Goldfield
- Maud Carol Goldfield
Questions people ask
Does Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alec Thunder Goldfield (Dir, VP), Burton M Goldfield (Dir, Treas) and Maud Carol Goldfield (Dir, Pres, Sec).
What does Maud and Burton Goldfield Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and education.