The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $541,600 in 85 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$541,600
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $516,998 the year before.
28% of its 2025 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 | $524,676 | 85 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $516,998 | 88 | $11.4 million |
| 2025 | $541,600 | 85 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
The Goldsmith Family 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 Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 15 | $209,250 |
| Texas | 9 | $66,300 |
| Florida | 17 | $58,750 |
| California | 8 | $55,000 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $44,800 |
| Georgia | 4 | $23,500 |
| New York | 7 | $20,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $19,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $17,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Botanic Garden Foundation | Annual support | $60,000 |
| Church Health Center | Annual support | $40,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Federation | Annual support | $40,000 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc | Annual support | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Annual support | $19,000 |
| Impact Forum Foundation | Annual support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federaton of Greater Atlanta | Annual support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federaton of Greater Dallas | Annual support | $15,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | Annual support | $15,000 |
| Naval Postgraduate School Foundation Inc | Annual support | $14,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childen's Service | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Annual support | $10,000 |
| St Johns Sheriffs Office Special Teams Association | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Table Ministries Inc | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Temple Israel | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Thomistic Institute | Annual support | $10,000 |
| Temple Shalom of Newton | Annual support | $8,300 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Boston Ma | Annual support | $7,500 |
| Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association | Annual support | $7,500 |
| Mid-South Food Bank | Annual support | $7,500 |
| Parish Episcopal | Annual support | $7,500 |
| Temple Sinai | Annual support | $6,800 |
| Daily's Foundation | Annual support | $6,000 |
| Highland Park Cheerleading Booster Club | Annual support | $6,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Annual support | $6,000 |
| Yad Chessed | Annual support | $6,000 |
| Palms Presbyterian Church | Annual support | $5,500 |
| Brentfield Elementary PTA | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Day School | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Harvard Catholic Forum | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Highland Park High School PTA | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Home | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Parker School | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Protect Our Aquifer | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Rollins College | Annual support | $5,000 |
| Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation | Annual support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry L Goldsmith
- Fred Goldsmith III
- Beth Goldsmith Brown
- H Stephen Brown Jr
- Jane Goldsmith Butler
- Peggy Goldsmith Fineman
- David F Goldsmith
- Jack L Goldsmith III
- Larry J Goldsmith Jr
- Melvin Goldsmith
- Thomas B Goldsmith
- Rebekah Garrett
- Christin Payne
- Lauren Zeitman
- Stephen Brown Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc give?
$541,600 in tax year 2025, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry L Goldsmith (President & Life Trustee), Fred Goldsmith III (Vice President & Life Trus), Beth Goldsmith Brown (Life Trustee) and H Stephen Brown Jr (Vice President & Associate) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and environment and conservation.