Gold Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Gold Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Briarcliff Manor, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $26,500 and the largest $1.0 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$3.7 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$26,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$75.3 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 28 | $67.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 35 | $75.3 million |
How to apply
Gold Family 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 Gold Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $2.8 million |
| Illinois | 3 | $377,396 |
| Colorado | 2 | $156,163 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $130,747 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $54,858 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $26,500 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $26,500 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone | To support the activities of nyu langone and subsidiary institutions as they work to improve the health and welfare of the communities they serve | $1.0 million |
| Cornell University | To support medical education and research. | $499,059 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | To enable the direct distribution of funds to selected and approved charities in charitable organizations in israel. | $300,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To lead the resistance against emboldened polluters, their allies, and the anti-environment agenda. | $250,000 |
| JBN Foundation | To support the development of business connections enhanced with jewish values | $248,611 |
| University of Chicago | To support education and research | $248,611 |
| USA Cycling Foundation | To provide financial support to USA cycling, inc | $149,165 |
| World Bicycle Relief | To mobilize people through the power of bicycles. We envision a world where distance is no longer a barrier to independence and livelihood | $121,585 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To assist in the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer through excellence, vision , and cost effectiveness in patient care, outreach programs, research, and education | $110,000 |
| Jewish National Fund USA | To ensure a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the land and people of israel. | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | To provide lifesaving equipment and supplies that benefit more than 650,000 people treated by mda each year | $99,447 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | To support the lifesaving efforts of united hatzalah of israel, the fastest emergency medical response throuought israel. | $99,447 |
| Rails-To-Trails | To preserve and transform unused rail corridors into linear parks | $59,747 |
| Food Allergy Research & Education | To improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies, and to provide them hope through the promise of new treatments | $50,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | To support wikipedia and the wikimedia community to help the world share in free knowledge | $50,000 |
| Harvard Hillel | Seeks to welcome students to experience the variety of jewish identity, tradition, practice, values, culture, and community. | $49,858 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Principal stewards of 2,200 mile appalachian national scenic trail, compile and publish information for trail visitors, manage, conserve, and protect 250,000 acres of trail lands | $26,500 |
| Green Mountain Club | To make the vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people by protecting and maintaining the long trail system and fostering, through education, the stewardship of vermont's hiking trails and mountains | $26,500 |
| Bike New York | Empowers new yorkers to transform their lives and their communities through bicycling. | $26,400 |
| Birthright Israel | To ensure a vibrant future of the jewish people by strengthening jewish identity, jewish communities and connections with israel via a trip to israel for the majority of jewish young adults from around the world. | $25,000 |
| Westchester Parks Foundation | To invest in, advocate for, and enhance the over 50 parks of the westchester county parks system. | $25,000 |
| League of American Bicyclists | To lead the movement to create a bicycle friendly america for everyone | $21,000 |
| Khan Academy | To provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere | $20,000 |
| Ny NJ Trail Conference | To build upon and maintain a vast network of trails in and around new york and new jersey and to educate the public on the responsible use of trails and the natural environment | $16,000 |
| Chabad of Battery Park City | To provide outreach to unaffiliated jews and humanitarian aid, as well as religious, cultural and educational activities | $12,000 |
| Congregation Sons of Israel | To cater to the diverse spiritual and social needs of all memebers of our community. | $10,800 |
| Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve | To support and encourage public participation in the rockefller state park preserve lands, to protect wildlife and habitats, and to sustain its historical and archaeological features. | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct | To protect and preserve the old croton aqueduct in both westchester county and new york city. | $10,000 |
| Mishkan Chicago | Mishkan chicago leads people toward more purposeful, more connected, and more inspired lives. We create jewish spaces to bring your whole self, and be part of something larger than yourself. Connecting to one another and jewish tradition, breathing new life into judaism. | $7,200 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | To provide food, necessities, and support for children, older adults and families facing difficult times. | $6,998 |
| Open Door Foundation | To ensure access to health care and wellness services for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. | $5,150 |
| Cyrus E Dallin Art Museum | Dedicated to displaying the artworks and documentation of american sculptor, educator and indigenous rights activist cyrus dallin. | $5,000 |
| Ossining Micro Fund | Offering free loans to individuals and families who encounter unexpected financial obstacles. | $5,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Briarcliff Manor-Ossining | To provide each and every jew, regardless of background or degree of commitment, the opportunity to discover the beauty of our shared heritage in a warm, welcoming and non judgmental environment. | $3,705 |
| Native Plant Center at Suny Westchester | To educate people about the benefits of using natives in planned landscapes and how to grow and care for them. To find their pleasure in our living world enlarged and enriched. To offer relevant, compelling instruction about the importance and benefits of native plants. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Gold
- Laura Gold
Questions people ask
Does Gold Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gold Family Charitable Trust give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $26,500.
Who runs Gold Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Gold (Trustee) and Laura Gold (Trustee).
What does Gold Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.