The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $251,000 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$251,000
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $281,300 the year before.
31% 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 | $268,000 | 43 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $281,300 | 45 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $251,000 | 42 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Leonard M Nelson Esquire Bernstein 100 Middle St, Portland, ME 04104-5029 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 774-1127 |
| What to submit | Grant application package will be provided upon request |
| Deadlines | March 30 and september 30 |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be non-profit organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) and as a public charity under section 509(a) of the internal revenue code in order to be considered for a grant. |
What The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 19 | $132,500 |
| Maine | 21 | $110,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vaughan Community Service Inc | Programming support | $15,000 |
| Bartlett Historical Society | Programming support | $14,000 |
| North Conway Community Center | Programming support | $12,500 |
| White Mountain Community Health Ctr | Programming support | $10,000 |
| Mt Washington Valley Habitat for Humanity | Programming support | $10,000 |
| Eastern Slope Aviation Academy | Programming support | $10,000 |
| Gibson Center for Senior Services | Programming support | $10,000 |
| Carroll Co YMCA Camp Huckins | Programming support | $10,000 |
| Msad #72 | Programming support | $10,000 |
| Greater Lovell Land Trust | Programming support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Casco Bay | Programming support | $8,000 |
| Center for Grieving Children | Programming support | $8,000 |
| Mt Washington Valley School to Career Partr | Programming support | $6,000 |
| Carroll Co Retiredsenior Volunteer Program | Programming support | $6,000 |
| Mt Washington Valley Arts Jubilee | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Preble Street Resource Ctr | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Kid's First Center | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Sail Maine | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Portland Ovations | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Denmark Arts Center | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Mt Washington Valley Adult Day Care | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Mt Washington Valley Arts Association | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Opera Maine | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Mountain Top Music Center | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Kismet Rock Foundation | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Northeastern University | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Mt Washington Valley Choral Society | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Programming support | $5,000 |
| Susan L Curtis Charitable Foundation | Programming support | $5,000 |
| The Yellow Tulip Project | Programming support | $4,000 |
| Portland Chamber Music | Programming support | $3,000 |
| Maine Jewish Film Festival | Programming support | $3,000 |
| Tin Mountain Conservation Center | Programming support | $3,000 |
| Chatham Historical Society | Programming support | $3,000 |
| Sebago Long Lake Music Festival | Programming support | $2,000 |
| Ogontz Arts Foundation | Programming support | $2,000 |
| Conway School District | Programming support | $2,000 |
| St Joseph's College of Maine | Programming support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard M Nelson Esquire
- Michael S King
Questions people ask
Does The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 30 and september 30.
How much does The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg Charitable Foundation give?
$251,000 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leonard M Nelson Esquire (Trustee) and Michael S King (Trustee).
What does The Robert and Dorothy Goldberg Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.