The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$79,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,600 the year before.
17% 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 | $66,400 | 7 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $70,600 | 6 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $79,000 | 6 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
The Rachel & Barney Gottstein 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 The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $47,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans | General and unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | General and unrestricted | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | General and unrestricted | $12,000 |
| The Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Victims | General and unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Laniado Development Fund | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lev Chabad Inc | General and unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ron Katz
- Mindy Katz
Questions people ask
Does The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation give?
$79,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ron Katz (President) and Mindy Katz (Secretary).
What does The Rachel & Barney Gottstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability.