Peter and Carol Goldman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peter and Carol Goldman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $489,702 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $105,000. 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$489,702
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$105,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $417,042 the year before.
21% 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 | $401,391 | 59 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $417,042 | 60 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $489,702 | 63 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
Peter and Carol Goldman 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 Peter and Carol Goldman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 45 | $240,582 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $105,000 |
| California | 2 | $103,000 |
| New York | 4 | $18,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,900 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | General support | $105,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | General support | $102,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | General support | $72,335 |
| Gi Research Foundation | General support | $25,164 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | General support | $15,000 |
| The Josselyn Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Adl Midwest | General support | $10,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America | General support | $10,000 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLU | General support | $10,000 |
| Scleroderma Foundation | General support | $7,900 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | General support | $6,200 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | General support | $5,045 |
| Access Living | General support | $5,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General support | $5,000 |
| College Bound Opportunities | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General support | $5,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| JCFS Chicago | General support | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General support | $5,000 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem | General support | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $5,000 |
| Makom Solel | General support | $4,750 |
| Genesys Works Chicago | General support | $3,500 |
| Holocaust Museum of Naples | General support | $3,500 |
| Les Turner ALS Foundation | General support | $3,250 |
| Jewish United Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| Northern Il Food Bank | General support | $3,000 |
| Urban Gateways | General support | $3,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | General support | $2,500 |
| Israel Parasport Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | General support | $2,500 |
| Pro Publica Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | General support | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Camp Thunderbird Charitable Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Chicago Maritime Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Digestive Health Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter D Goldman
- Carol Goldman
- Jeffrey H Goldman
- Karen L Goldman
Questions people ask
Does Peter and Carol Goldman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter and Carol Goldman Family Foundation give?
$489,702 in tax year 2025, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Peter and Carol Goldman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter D Goldman (President), Carol Goldman (Secretary), Jeffrey H Goldman (Director) and Karen L Goldman (Director).
What does Peter and Carol Goldman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.