Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $55,515 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $18,000. 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$55,515
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $73,055 the year before.
64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $56,865 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $73,055 | 16 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $55,515 | 11 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation 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 Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $18,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $16,100 |
| New York | 3 | $14,665 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $6,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| At the Well Project Inc | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Temple Israel Center | Charitable | $12,065 |
| Hadassh | Charitable | $6,750 |
| Temple Emanuel Newton | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Gateways Access to Jewish Education | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Miriam Fund | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Yiddish Book Center | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Hadar Institute | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America | Charitable | $600 |
| National Kidney Foundation | Charitable | $600 |
| Holyoke Vna | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra G Waxman
- Janet G Greenfield
- Louise G Citron
Questions people ask
Does Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation give?
$55,515 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Debra G Waxman (Trustee), Janet G Greenfield (Trustee) and Louise G Citron (Trustee).
What does Herbert & Barbara Goldberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.