Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation
Accepts applications
Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation is a private foundation in Glencoe, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 151 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $253,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.1 million
- Number of grants151
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$253,500
- Assets$43.5 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.6 million | 126 | $34.5 million |
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 114 | $41.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 151 | $43.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Fnd 465 Lakeside Terrace, Glencoe, IL 60022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 835-4655 |
| What to submit | Written, no specific requirements |
What Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 63 | $2.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 35 | $412,000 |
| California | 11 | $244,350 |
| Missouri | 4 | $176,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $113,000 |
| New York | 10 | $70,650 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 7 | $15,750 |
| Iowa | 1 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $253,500 |
| Food & Friends | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $250,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $200,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $200,000 |
| Washington University in Stlouis | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $175,000 |
| Writers Theatre | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $100,000 |
| Hyde Park Art Center | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $85,000 |
| Sabew | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $83,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $75,000 |
| Pritzker College Prep | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $75,000 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLU Inc | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $75,000 |
| Injustice Watch | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $70,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $65,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $56,000 |
| Utmostu | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $50,000 |
| Chapter One NFP | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $50,000 |
| Columbia College Chicago | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $50,000 |
| Food Animals Concerns Trust | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $50,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $50,000 |
| Prepare Kids for Life | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $50,000 |
| Project Lifeline | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $50,000 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $45,000 |
| Advance Illinois | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $45,000 |
| Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Oxnard & Port Hueneme | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $40,000 |
| Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $40,000 |
| Journalism Development Network | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $35,000 |
| National Association of Urban Debate Leagues | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $35,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $35,000 |
| Scottsdale Arts | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $30,000 |
| The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $30,000 |
| The Selfhelp Home | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $30,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $30,000 |
| Adoption Center of Illinois | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $30,000 |
| Experimental Sound Studio | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $25,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $21,500 |
| The Creative Arts Guild | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $20,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Activities of the organization to which money was donated | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Goldschmidt
- Miles Taub
- James Goldschmidt
Questions people ask
Does Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 151 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Goldschmidt (President), Miles Taub (Vice President) and James Goldschmidt (Director).
What does Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.