Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 83 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.1 million
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$24.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 86 | $27.2 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 83 | $24.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Sonnenfeldt C/O Bonadio 1040 6th Ave 3rd FL, New York, NY 10018 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 600-2854, rganer@bonadio.com |
| What to submit | Written application with details on proposals |
What Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 51 | $2.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $1.2 million |
| Florida | 1 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $437,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 4 | $153,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $65,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $54,570 |
| Colorado | 2 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aabgu | Educational and charitable | $1.0 million |
| The Jewish Climate Trust | Educational and charitable | $1.0 million |
| MIT | Educational and charitable | $1.0 million |
| Earthjustice | Educational and charitable | $350,000 |
| Center for New American Security | Educational and charitable | $300,000 |
| The Whitney Museum | Educational and charitable | $232,500 |
| Turnout Activism | Educational and charitable | $200,000 |
| National Breast Cancer | Educational and charitable | $200,000 |
| Harlem Village Academies | Educational and charitable | $148,140 |
| JCC of Manhattan | Educational and charitable | $125,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Educational and charitable | $100,000 |
| Yellow Dot Studios | Educational and charitable | $100,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund | Educational and charitable | $100,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation | Educational and charitable | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv University | Educational and charitable | $100,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Educational and charitable | $100,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | Educational and charitable | $75,000 |
| Met Opera | Educational and charitable | $50,000 |
| Our Children's Trust | Educational and charitable | $50,000 |
| JAPANCRAFT21 | Educational and charitable | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Yahad-In Unum | Educational and charitable | $36,000 |
| Ecoamerica | Educational and charitable | $36,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | Educational and charitable | $27,750 |
| Aperture Foundation | Educational and charitable | $25,000 |
| Ohr Hatzafun (Hidden Light Institute) | Educational and charitable | $25,000 |
| Asia Society | Educational and charitable | $25,000 |
| Climate Central | Educational and charitable | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Educational and charitable | $25,000 |
| Rmi | Educational and charitable | $25,000 |
| Save the Sound | Educational and charitable | $25,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation | Educational and charitable | $25,000 |
| Yale | Educational and charitable | $25,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Educational and charitable | $25,000 |
| Brotherhood Sistersol | Educational and charitable | $21,650 |
| Hide & Seek Foundation | Educational and charitable | $18,000 |
| Brightright Israel Foundation | Educational and charitable | $18,000 |
| JCC on the Palisades | Educational and charitable | $18,000 |
| American Alyn Hospital | Educational and charitable | $18,000 |
| Footsteps Donation | Educational and charitable | $18,000 |
| Climate Changes for All Educators | Educational and charitable | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Dunleavy
- Ruth Bender
- Katja B Goldman
- Peter Joseph
- Michael Sonnenfeldt
- Wendy Gartenberg
Questions people ask
Does Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation Inc give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen Dunleavy (Assistant Secretary), Ruth Bender (Secretary), Katja B Goldman (Trustee) and Peter Joseph (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.