Woldenberg Foundation
Accepts applications
Woldenberg Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 115 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $215,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants115
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$215,000
- Assets$31.7 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.6 million the year before.
54% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 240 | $27.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 115 | $31.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lisa B Williams 524 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005-4308 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (504) 849-6087, lisa@goldringfoundation.com |
| What to submit | Email lisa@goldringfoundation.com |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Woldenberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 31 | $492,000 |
| Louisiana | 18 | $462,516 |
| New York | 11 | $336,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $57,000 |
| Indiana | 8 | $53,000 |
| Alabama | 6 | $27,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $22,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $19,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $18,000 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National WW II Museum | Arts & culture | $215,000 |
| American Friends of Alyn Hospital | Jewish causes | $150,000 |
| Birthright Israel | Jewish causes | $100,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Scholarships | $65,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $64,000 |
| Western Kentucky University | Scholarships | $55,000 |
| American Friends of Mda | Jewish causes | $50,000 |
| City Year | Education | $50,000 |
| University of Louisville | Scholarships | $46,000 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Scholarships | $45,000 |
| Friends of Idf | Jewish causes | $30,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $28,000 |
| Bridge House | Health | $25,000 |
| Jewish Children's Regional Service | Jewish causes | $25,000 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| New Schools New Orleans | Education | $25,000 |
| Avodah New Orleans | Jewish causes | $20,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $19,000 |
| Midway University | Scholarships | $17,000 |
| Campbellsville University | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| New Orleans Women & Children's Shelter | Human services | $15,000 |
| Posse Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| Steeg Family Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| University of Southern Indiana | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Scholarships | $14,000 |
| Greater New Orleans Develop Foundation | Human services | $12,500 |
| Bethlehem High School | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Georgetown College | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Ohio State University | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Trinity High School | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| University of Cumberlands | Scholarships | $11,000 |
| Covenant House | Human services | $10,000 |
| LSU | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Ogden Museum of Southern Art | Arts & culture | $10,000 |
| Tulane University | Education | $10,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Project | Education | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Fordham University | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Hanover College | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Indiana University SE | Scholarships | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Goldring
- Jeffrey B Goldring
- Robert Steeg
- Mark Halpern
- Minette Brown
- Paul L Fine
- Lisa B Williams
Questions people ask
Does Woldenberg Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Woldenberg Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 115 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Woldenberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William A Goldring (Board Chair), Jeffrey B Goldring (Trustee), Robert Steeg (Trustee) and Mark Halpern (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Woldenberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.