Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes
Preselected recipients only
Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$25.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,000 | 1 | $24.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 5 | $25.5 million |
How to apply
Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes 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 Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $900,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $300,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | General program support | $300,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Meet International Inc | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | General operating & program support | $300,000 |
| Hadassah-The Women's Zionist Organization of America | General program support | $300,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Manilow
Questions people ask
Does Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Manilow (Trustee).
What does Suzanne and Charles Goodman Charitable Trust for Jewish Causes fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.