Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $450,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$63.8 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.1 million the year before.
61% 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 | $3.1 million | 40 | $60.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 45 | $63.8 million |
How to apply
Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 8 | $810,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $298,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $200,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $200,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $100,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Friends | 2nd of 3 payments | $450,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Emergency support for israel | $200,000 |
| Stanford University | Final payment toward pledge | $150,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Stop Antisemitism | General operating support | $115,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Hillel | Student programming | $105,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | Israel in crisis | $100,000 |
| Johns Hopkins-Dr Green Research | Final payment | $100,000 |
| BABY2BABY | Final payment on pledge | $75,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Katz Center | Anti-semitism fund | $75,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Katz Center | Jewish history fund | $75,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | For purchase of ambucycles and related supplies, 1st of 2 pymts | $65,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | Nova festival support (3rd award) | $60,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | Nova festival support (2nd award) | $59,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Emergency support for israel - matching | $50,000 |
| Brown University | Final payment - inscriptions of israel/palestine project | $50,000 |
| Ian's Friends Foundation | Pediatric brain tumor research 1st of 2 payments | $50,000 |
| Ian's Friends Foundation | Pediatric brain tumor research 2nd of 2 payments | $50,000 |
| Israel Friends | First of two payments | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | Support for nova festival exhibit in la | $50,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Hashomer hachadash designation | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins-Dr Green Research | Partial payment of 2024 payment | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins-Dr Jackson Resear | Partial payment of 3rd of 5 payments | $50,000 |
| Phase One Foundation | Gala sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Rabbi leder retirement gala, 1st of 2 pymts | $50,000 |
| Israel Guide Dogs for the Blind | Guide dog & ptsd partnerships, 5th of 10 payments | $43,000 |
| Milken Community School | Scholarship fund support 2nd of 4 pymts | $40,000 |
| United in Harmony | Gala support | $40,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Brawerman scholarship fund 2nd of 7 pymts | $36,050 |
| US Friends of the Wiener Holocaust Library | Education initiative | $32,000 |
| BABY2BABY | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Gala - general operating support | $30,000 |
| Yo San University | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Organization for Social Media Safety | Gala support | $25,000 |
| Phase One Foundation | Gala appeal gift | $25,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Brawerman 25th anniversary | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center | Gala support | $20,000 |
| Coachart | General operating support - gala | $15,000 |
| Jewish Funder's Network | Jewish venture philanthropy fund - gen operating support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of la | Gala fundraiser | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth A Goldhirsh
- Eric Yellin
Questions people ask
Does Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth A Goldhirsh (President & Treasurer) and Eric Yellin (Secretary).
What does Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.