The Thelma and Mortimer Goldstone Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Thelma and Mortimer Goldstone Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$56,630
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $11,000 | 8 | $58,953 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 4 | $57,278 |
| 2025 | $7,500 | 5 | $56,630 |
How to apply
The Thelma and Mortimer Goldstone Foundation Inc 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 Thelma and Mortimer Goldstone Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $3,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wings Over Haiti | To aid the organization in improving the lives of haitian children and strengthening haitian communities through equitable and free access to education, medical services, and nutrition. | $2,000 |
| Rising Voicescenter for Empowered Politics | To aid the organization in working with local michiganders focus on deep grassroots organizing, bringing together residents to advocate for their families and loved ones on matters ranging from inclusive schools, access to welfare resources, public safety and other issues relevant to the communities. | $1,500 |
| Make the Road States | To aid the organization with legal and survival services, transformative education, community organizing and policy innovation. | $1,500 |
| PBS Foundation | To aid the organization in reaching audiences of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities in excitng new ways to share untold stories, empower undeserved communities and champion parents and educators, and inspire the next generation. | $1,500 |
| Words Alive | To aid the organization to promote the value of reading and to help individuals understand its fundamental connection to all aspects of life. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Goldstone
- Joseph Abraham
- Joel S Weissman
Questions people ask
Does The Thelma and Mortimer Goldstone Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Thelma and Mortimer Goldstone Foundation Inc give?
$7,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Thelma and Mortimer Goldstone Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence Goldstone (President), Joseph Abraham (Vice President) and Joel S Weissman (Secretary-Treasurer).
What does The Thelma and Mortimer Goldstone Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.