Golder Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Golder Family Foundation is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $537,200 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $51,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$537,200
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$51,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $423,520 the year before.
27% 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 | $453,000 | 33 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $423,520 | 32 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $537,200 | 34 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David B Golder 254 Scott Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 242-0500 |
| What to submit | No special forms are required. |
What Golder Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 20 | $408,700 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $42,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $28,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $23,500 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Unrestricted | $51,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Ed Center | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | Education | $50,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools | Education | $42,500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| The Ark | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Joyce Uptown Foodshelf | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Open Communities | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Lambs Farm | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bbyo | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Lake Harriet United Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Communities in School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Drake University | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Link Unlimited | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| WTTW | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Depauw University | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Academy for the Arts | Unrestricted | $3,700 |
| Nsrra Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Repair the Sea | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Active Minds | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Indigenous Environmental Network | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Special Hockey | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Miami Project to Cure Paralysis | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan J Golder
- David B Golder
- Nancy Northrip
- Kenneth Golder
Questions people ask
Does Golder Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Golder Family Foundation give?
$537,200 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Golder Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan J Golder (President/Secretary), David B Golder (Treasurer/Vice President), Nancy Northrip (Vice President) and Kenneth Golder (Vice President).
What does Golder Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.