Jackson & Irene Golden 1989 Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jackson & Irene Golden 1989 Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $745,000 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$745,000
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$17.9 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $628,500 the year before.
30% 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 | $786,000 | 44 | $15.3 million |
| 2023 | $628,500 | 42 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $745,000 | 53 | $17.9 million |
How to apply
Jackson & Irene Golden 1989 Charitable Trust 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 Jackson & Irene Golden 1989 Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 47 | $605,000 |
| New York | 5 | $130,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Plymouth County | General & unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Brandeis University | General & unrestricted | $50,000 |
| JDC | General & unrestricted | $35,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General & unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children Services | General and unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bowdoin Street Health Center | General & unrestricted | $22,000 |
| Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Vilna Shul | Scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| The Children's Room | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts Children's Alliance | General & unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Land's Sake Inc | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Brothers for Life | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Impact Isreal | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Lenny Zakim Fund | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Women's Lunch Place | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Camp Yj | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hillel at Ud | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Catholic Schools Foundation Inc | Inner city scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| The Kenneth B Schwartz Center | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cathedral High School | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nffra | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Plymouth Inc | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boston Ballet | General and unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2LIFE Communities | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Massachusetts | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Newton Food Pantry | General & unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | General & unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Haley House Inc (Kitchen Soup) | General & unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Innercity Weightlifting | General & unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Hillel Council of New England | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald L Shulman
- Andrew D Rothstein
- Jamie Golden
- Michelle Porter
Questions people ask
Does Jackson & Irene Golden 1989 Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jackson & Irene Golden 1989 Charitable Trust give?
$745,000 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jackson & Irene Golden 1989 Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald L Shulman (Trustt), Andrew D Rothstein (Trustee), Jamie Golden (Trustee) and Michelle Porter (Trusteee).
What does Jackson & Irene Golden 1989 Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.