Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.2 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $350,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.2 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$48.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2023 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
40% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.9 million | 46 | $35.7 million |
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 38 | $48.1 million |
How to apply
Perry & Donna Golkin 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 Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $1.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $169,250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,750 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | General purpose | $350,000 |
| Achilles International | General purpose | $300,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Donorschooseorg | General purpose | $250,000 |
| The Better Angels Society | General purpose | $250,000 |
| The Trustees of the University Pennsylvania | General purpose | $165,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | General purpose | $121,750 |
| Girls Who Invest Inc | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Common Good | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Venture for America Inc | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Crossroads Community Services | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Inner City Scholarship Fund | General purpose | $18,300 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Our Military Kids | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Princeton University Parents Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Riverdale Country School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Bernard's School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Hill Neighbors | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen LTD | General purpose | $5,000 |
| New Profit Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Uniformed Firefighters Association | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Williams College Parents Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Penn Carey Law - Equal Justice Foundation | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Trinity School | General purpose | $3,000 |
| The Spence School | General purpose | $2,500 |
| National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force | General purpose | $1,750 |
| Museum of the City of New York | General purpose | $1,250 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Professional Firefighters | General purpose | $1,000 |
| NYC Partnership Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| New York Common Pantry | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Search and Care | General purpose | $500 |
| Greenwich Land Trust | General purpose | $250 |
| Team Up Philly | General purpose | $250 |
| The Fund for Park Ave | General purpose | $250 |
| Washington Heights Community Choir | General purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna Golkin
- Perry Golkin
- Gregory W Golkin
- Dorie C Golkin
- David L Golkin
Questions people ask
Does Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2023, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Donna Golkin (Trustee), Perry Golkin (Trustee), Gregory W Golkin (Trustee) and Dorie C Golkin (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Perry & Donna Golkin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.