Joseph H Goldberg Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joseph H Goldberg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Deerfield, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $174,085 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $26,000. 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$174,085
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $103,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $132,214 | 1 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $103,000 | 27 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $174,085 | 27 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Joseph H Goldberg 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 Joseph H Goldberg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 23 | $152,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $14,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $85 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Place | Donation | $26,000 |
| Total Link 2 Community | Donation | $20,500 |
| Ray Graham Association | Donation | $18,500 |
| Scholarship America | Donation | $14,000 |
| Juf Foundation | Donation | $9,000 |
| All Stars Project | Donation | $7,500 |
| Keshet | Donation | $7,500 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital | Donation | $7,500 |
| Nssra Foundation | Doantion | $7,500 |
| Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind | Donation | $5,150 |
| College Bound Opportunities | Doantion | $5,000 |
| Hilltorah Day School | Donation | $5,000 |
| I Am Able Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Donation | $5,000 |
| Oil Lamp Theater | Donation | $5,000 |
| Wbez | Donation | $4,500 |
| Chicago Jewish Elderly | Donation | $4,000 |
| Cu Boulder Hiller | Donation | $3,000 |
| Fill A Heart 4 Kids | Donation | $3,000 |
| Grater Chicagoland Food Depository | Donation | $3,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Donation | $2,900 |
| La Casa Norte | Donation | $2,500 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Donation | $2,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Donation | $500 |
| Chicago Baseball Club | Donation | $400 |
| Hadassah | Doantion | $85 |
| Bjbe Temple | Donation | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Goldberg
- Brett Goldberg
- Pamela Goldberg
- Richard Goldberg
- Steven Goldberg
Questions people ask
Does Joseph H Goldberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph H Goldberg Family Foundation give?
$174,085 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Joseph H Goldberg Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheila Goldberg (President), Brett Goldberg (Director), Pamela Goldberg (Director) and Richard Goldberg (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Joseph H Goldberg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.