Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial Scholarship
Accepts applications
Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial Scholarship is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $14,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$160,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$14,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $147,500 the year before.
58% 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 | $147,500 | 10 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 12 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jewish Family Children's Services 5743 Bartlett Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 422-7200 |
| What to submit | The fund awards scholarships on a competitive basis for post-secondary education. The candidates submit a formal application, inclusive of their record of academic achievement, select financial information, schedule of activities, personal references, and an essay on a designated topic. Together with a personal interview and the application materials, the scholarship committee evaluates each of the candidates on the basis of scholastic aptitude, financial need, personality, and worthiness with respect to leadership, honesty, integrity, and good reputation as a student. The scholarship committee makes applicable financial awards as it determines are appropriate. |
| Deadlines | See footnote |
| Restrictions | All scholarships are for post-secondary educational purposes. The fund gives first priority to jewish students who reside in the titusville, pa area school district. After appropriate awards are determined for the titusville students, additional awards may be made to qualified students who live in eleven (11) specified counties in western Pennsylvania. |
What Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial Scholarship funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $160,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Malizio | Education scholarship | $15,000 |
| Sara Friedman | Education scholarship | $14,500 |
| Talia Akiva | Education scholarship | $14,500 |
| Lauren Himmel | Education scholarship | $14,500 |
| Rachel Luzer | Education scholarship | $14,500 |
| Laura Weiss | Education scholarship | $14,500 |
| Ellie Fleischer | Education scholarship | $13,500 |
| Casey Bloom | Education scholarship | $13,500 |
| Marni Levin | Education scholarship | $13,500 |
| Harrison Calig | Education scholarship | $12,500 |
| Benjamin Kwin | Education scholarship | $11,500 |
| Ivry Sasson | Education scholarship | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jewish Family Children's Services
Questions people ask
Does Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial Scholarship accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See footnote.
How much does Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial Scholarship give?
$160,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $14,000.
Who runs Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial Scholarship?
Its 2024 filing lists Jewish Family Children's Services (Trustee).
What does Sarah and Tena Goldstein Memorial Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.