The Gold Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Gold Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,950 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$89,950
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$136,538
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was down from $232,920 the year before.
45% of its 2025 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 | $176,750 | 54 | $440,677 |
| 2024 | $232,920 | 83 | $221,751 |
| 2025 | $89,950 | 40 | $136,538 |
How to apply
The Gold 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.
What The Gold Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 16 | $59,000 |
| New York | 5 | $6,900 |
| Virginia | 5 | $5,300 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| WGBH | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Winchester Foundation for Education | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Winchester Community Music School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Winchester Foundation for Education | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Winchester Library | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Americans United | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Susan G Komen | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Direct Relief | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Native American Heritage Association | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| USA for Unhcr | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Mhsa | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| American Kidney Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Hyde Collectoin | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Brigham Women's Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| International Conservation Caucus Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ms Association of America | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| NAMI | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Oxfam America | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Unrestricted | $900 |
| Fountain House | Unrestricted | $900 |
| American Legion Charities | Unrestricted | $800 |
| Autism Speaks | Unrestricted | $800 |
| Technoserve | Unrestricted | $800 |
| Merrimac River Feline Rescue Society | Unrestricted | $500 |
| NAMI | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Operation Homefront | Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie Fraser Gold
- Gary P Savage
Questions people ask
Does The Gold Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gold Foundation Inc give?
$89,950 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Gold Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie Fraser Gold (President/Director - As Needed) and Gary P Savage (Clerk - As Needed).
What does The Gold Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.