Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $1.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$62,500
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$39.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.0 million the year before.
42% 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 | $2.2 million | 4 | $37.1 million |
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 11 | $39.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 12 | $39.4 million |
How to apply
Dorothy Tapper Goldman 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 Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $2.1 million |
| Louisiana | 3 | $412,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $350,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New York Historical Society | General | $1.7 million |
| The Troy Andrews Foundation | General | $310,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | General | $300,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General | $250,000 |
| New Orleans Center for Creative Arts | General | $100,000 |
| John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation | General | $75,000 |
| Icivics Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | General | $50,000 |
| California Academy of Sciences | General | $50,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | General | $50,000 |
| Four Way Books | General | $10,000 |
| Project Lazarus | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbra Siskin
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.
Who runs Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbra Siskin (President).
What does Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.