The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $32.3 million in 284 grants; the typical grant was $72,500 and the largest $850,000. 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$32.3 million
- Number of grants284
- Typical grant$72,500
- Largest grant$850,000
- Assets$826 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $28.1 million the year before.
24% 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 | $28.1 million | 260 | $753 million |
| 2024 | $32.3 million | 284 | $826 million |
How to apply
The Horace W Goldsmith 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 The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to New York. It also paid $905,000 in 8 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 113 | $9.8 million |
| California | 58 | $7.6 million |
| Pennsylvania | 47 | $5.7 million |
| Connecticut | 10 | $1.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 16 | $1.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $1.5 million |
| Virginia | 4 | $1.1 million |
| New Jersey | 5 | $445,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $333,334 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Constitution Center | General operations | $850,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | Special purpose | $750,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | General operations | $750,000 |
| American Journalism Project | General operations | $500,000 |
| Democracy Works | General operations | $500,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General operations | $500,000 |
| The Beginnings Fund | General operations | $500,000 |
| The Jerusalem Foundation Inc | General operations | $500,000 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | General operations | $500,000 |
| Yale Law School | Special purpose | $500,000 |
| Yale School of Management | Special purpose | $500,000 |
| Living Goods | Special purpose | $400,000 |
| Living Goods | General operations | $400,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital of New York | General operations | $400,000 |
| Last Mile Health | General operations | $350,000 |
| Noora Health | General operations | $350,000 |
| Middlebury College | Special purpose | $333,334 |
| Tidepool Project | General operations | $315,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | General operations | $250,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | Special purpose | $250,000 |
| City University of New York | Special purpose | $250,000 |
| College Track | General operations | $250,000 |
| Development Media International (Dmi) | General operations | $250,000 |
| Innovations for Poverty Action (Impact Matters) | General operations | $250,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | General operations | $250,000 |
| Juvenile Law Center | General operations | $250,000 |
| Kimmel Center Inc (Formerly Rpac) | General operations | $250,000 |
| Luminary Impact Fund | General operations | $250,000 |
| Manhattan Country School | General operations | $250,000 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation Assn | General operations | $250,000 |
| One Acre Fund | Special purpose | $250,000 |
| Opera Company of Philadelphia | Special purpose | $250,000 |
| Pioneer Works | General operations | $250,000 |
| Playworks | General operations | $250,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | General operations | $250,000 |
| Rocket Learning | General operations | $250,000 |
| St Christophers Hospital for Children | General operations | $250,000 |
| Swords to Plowshares | General operations | $250,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation | General operations | $250,000 |
| The Forward Association | General operations | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William A Slaughter
- Charles L Slaughter
- R James Slaughter
- Joseph W Slaughter
- Hannah M Jocelyn
- Samuel Slaughter
Questions people ask
Does The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation give?
$32.3 million in tax year 2024, across 284 grants, with a typical grant of $72,500.
Who runs The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William A Slaughter (Managing Dir. (Ceo)), Charles L Slaughter (Managing Dir. (Cfo & Treasurer)), R James Slaughter (Managing Dir. (Secretary)) and Joseph W Slaughter (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.