Golden Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Golden Family Foundation is a private foundation in Water Mill, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $501,500. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$501,500
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $847,025 the year before.
33% 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 | $847,025 | 40 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 45 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
Golden Family 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 Golden Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 | $1.4 million |
| Florida | 8 | $196,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $28,170 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservatory New York | Charitable purposes | $501,500 |
| Colgate University | Charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| Hebrew Union College | Charitable purposes | $103,200 |
| Colgate Goldens Fellows Endowment | Charitable purposes | $101,317 |
| Hebrew Union College | Charitable purposes | $91,949 |
| Hebrew Union College | Charitable purposes | $91,286 |
| Jewish Federation Palm Beach | Charitable purposes | $86,000 |
| Four Arts Society | Charitable purposes | $60,000 |
| Guild Hall | Charitable purposes | $57,180 |
| Kby Congregations Together | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Hebrew Union College | Charitable purposes | $35,681 |
| Temple Adas Israel | Charitable purposes | $31,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Palm Beach | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Community Memorial Hospital | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Mecox Bay Conservancy | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El Annual Fund | Charitable purposes | $22,500 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Charitable purposes | $17,658 |
| Morselife Foundation Inc | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Kravis Center | Charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Temple Israel | Charitable purposes | $10,125 |
| Bob Woodruff Family Fund | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Solomon Institute Inc | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Washington Institute | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Bridgehampton Chamber Music | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Fiver Childrens Foundation | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - GFF Colgate Mt Sinai Scholarship | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| World Union for Progressive Judaism | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Bay Street Theater | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Park Avenue Armory | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Glazer Hall | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Jed Foundation | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Reading League | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| American Jewish Historical Society | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| MQ Foundation | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| New York University | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of South Est and North FL | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Golden
- Suzanne F Golden
Questions people ask
Does Golden Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Golden Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Golden Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John A Golden (Trustee) and Suzanne F Golden (Trustee).
What does Golden Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.