Alvin Goldfarb Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alvin Goldfarb Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $27.9 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $37,515 and the largest $11.7 million. 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$27.9 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$37,515
- Largest grant$11.7 million
- Assets$391 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13.8 million the year before.
63% 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 | $14.9 million | 3 | $331 million |
| 2024 | $13.8 million | 7 | $374 million |
| 2025 | $27.9 million | 11 | $391 million |
How to apply
Alvin Goldfarb 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 Alvin Goldfarb Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 10 | $25.9 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Impact Network | Manage Network of 80 nonprofitsto provide services and funding in a definedlow income minority neighborhood | $11.7 million |
| Community Impact Network | Infrastructurefunds for singlefamily home development | $11.0 million |
| NCJW | Capital Campaign forresale shop and endowment | $2.6 million |
| Historical Assn Of South Haven | Endowed fundsand funds forcapital campaign | $2.0 million |
| Community Impact Network | Infill housingand infrastructurePagedale, MO | $500,000 |
| Beyond Housing | New HomesIniative Payments | $37,515 |
| NCJW | Art work forresale shop | $31,250 |
| Star | Early ChildhoodEducators | $12,497 |
| Miriam Switching Post | Furniture forresale shop | $5,575 |
| St Louis Symphony | General Operations | $2,500 |
| The Legacy Center | Youth EducationCenter | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Goldfarb
- Jean M Cody CPA
Questions people ask
Does Alvin Goldfarb Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alvin Goldfarb Foundation give?
$27.9 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $37,515.
Who runs Alvin Goldfarb Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Goldfarb (Trustee) and Jean M Cody CPA (Trustee/Manager).
What does Alvin Goldfarb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.