John And Marcia Goldman Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 94-3274370
Foundation Overview
Based in San Francisco, CA, John And Marcia Goldman Foundation has awarded 128 grants totaling $43,864,497 to organizations in California, District of Columbia and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $8,495,427, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
123 of 123 recipients (100%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
80% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (52%), Palo Alto (8%), Oakland (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 6 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into John And Marcia Goldman Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | $250,000 | Washington, DC, US | Youth Power Fund | 2024 |
| Ambition Angels | $20,000 | E Palo Alto, CA, US | Midpeninsula Outreach And Expansion Efforts | 2024 |
| American Conservatory Theatre Foundation | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | 2024 Annual Grant For General Support And Disaster Relief And Development | 2024 |
| American National Red Cross | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Annual Grant For Disaster Relief In United States | 2024 |
| American Symphony Orchestra League | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Arthouse Studio | $35,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Mental Health & Social Emotional Learning Programs | 2024 |
| Articlegroup Org Inc | $225,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | "Save The Humans" Climate Communications Program | 2024 |
| Asian Art Museum Foundation Of San Francisco | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Bay Area Cancer Connections | $100,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | 30th Anniversary Founders Fund | 2024 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | $10,000 | Sausalito, CA, US | School And Community Programs | 2024 |
| Berkeley Athletic Fund | $195 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | $250 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Building Opportunities For Self- Sufficiency | $100 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Businesses United In Investing Lending And Development | $10,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant For Bay Area Programs | 2024 |
| California Academy Of Sciences | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Careers In Science | 2024 |
| California Academy Of Sciences | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Center For Carbon Removal | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing Fund | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| College Track | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant For Bay Area Programs | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Lorain County | $100 | Elyria, OH, US | Opening New Steam Education Endowments | 2024 |
| Community Initiatives | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Community Science Workshop Network | $10,000 | Chowchilla, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $250,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Emanu-el Next: Investing For Our Jewish Future | 2024 |
| Congregation Emanu-el | $250,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Emanu-el Next: Investing For Our Jewish Future | 2024 |
| Contemporary Jewish Museum | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Corporation Of The Fine Arts Museums | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Curiodyssey | $5,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Earthjustice | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Climate And Energy Program | 2024 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School Inc | $10,000 | E Palo Alto, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide | $50,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Climate Program | 2024 |
| Epacenter | $1,400,000 | E Palo Alto, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Epacenter | $100 | E Palo Alto, CA, US | Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Find Your Light Foundation | $200,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Foodwise Community | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Foodwise Community | $12,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Sunday Supper | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Palo Alto Jr Museum And Zoo | $10,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Glen Park Parent Teacher Organization | $7,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Golden Gate Stem Fair | $3,000 | Novato, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Hope Services | $75,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Mental Health & Social-emotional Learning Programs | 2024 |
| Illuminate The Arts | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Illuminate The Arts | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Free Concerts At The Golden Gate Bandshell For The 2024 Season | 2024 |
| Immigrant Legal Resource Center | $200,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | United Coalition For Immigration Services | 2024 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Jasper Ridge Farm | $35,000 | Woodside, CA, US | Mental Health & Social-emotional Learning Programs | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Sf Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Replenish Daf For Lorain County Scholars Fund | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Sf Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | $156,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Replenish Daf For Lorain School Steam Education Endowments | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Sf Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Contribution To The Aaron Goldman Philanthropic Fund | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Federation Of Sf Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties | $250,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Campaign | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council Of San Francisco Marin & Peninsula | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Jewish Vocational & Career Counseling Service | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| John F Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Contribution To The Together For The Arts Endowment Campaign | 2024 |
| Kara | $50,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Mental Health & Social-emotional Learning Programs | 2024 |
| Kipp Bay Area Schools | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Kqed Inc | $200 | San Francisco, CA, US | Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Kqed Inc | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Lifemoves | $25,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation For Childrens Health | $1,655,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | To Create A New Endowment Called The Goldman Autism Fund To Support The Stanford Early Intervention Program For Autism | 2024 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation For Childrens Health | $502,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | Early Support Program For Autism | 2024 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation For Childrens Health | $10,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant For The Children's Fund | 2024 |
| Lupus Research Alliance Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Lupus Research Alliance Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Mercury Soul Inc | $25,000 | Burlingame, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Mindful Life Project | $50,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Mental Health & Social-emotional Learning | 2024 |
| Muttville | $100,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Project Echo Waitlist Management Pilot | 2024 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| New Israel Fund | $180 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Odc | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Development Capacity Grant | 2024 |
| Odc | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Odc | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Onegoal | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community Center | $15,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Peninsula Bridge Program | $10,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $100,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | $10,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| People For The American Way Foundation | $150 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Science Resource Grants | 2024 |
| Project Open Hand | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Pta California Congress Of Parents Teachers & Students Inc | $7,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Pta California Congress Of Parents Teachers & Students Inc | $1,200 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Randall Museum Friends | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Ravenswood Education Foundation | $75,000 | E Palo Alto, CA, US | Certificated Arts Teachers And Teacher Talent Initiative For Rcsd | 2024 |
| Redwood City Education Foundation | $75,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Mental Health & Social-emotional Learning Programs | 2024 |
| Rose Foundation For Communities And The Environment | $1,200 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| San Francisco Ballet Association | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| San Francisco Botanical Garden Society At Strybing Arboretum | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Flower Piano 2024 | 2024 |
| San Francisco Conservatory Of Music Inc | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Distinguished Professorship For Michael Tilson Thomas | 2024 |
| San Francisco Friends School | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Fund Gift | 2024 |
| San Francisco Jazz Organization | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| San Francisco Jewish Comm Publications | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| San Francisco Opera Association | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| San Francisco Symphony | $250,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Dsh Renovation And Treasure Island Concept | 2024 |
| San Francisco Symphony | $150,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Schmahl Science Workshops | $15,000 | San Jose, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Science From Scientists Inc | $10,000 | Woburn, MA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Science Is Elementary Inc | $10,000 | Mountain View, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon Valley | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Shotgun Players Inc | $250 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Silk Road Project Inc | $10,000 | Brighton, MA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Sphinx Organization Inc | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Stern Grove Festival Association | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Sunday Friends Foundation | $20,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Dream. Build.mentor Program | 2024 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | $150 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University | $75,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Sponsorship Of Bing Fling 2025 | 2024 |
| The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Haas Center For Public Service | 2024 |
| The Exploratorium | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| The National Center For Science Education Inc | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Theatreworks Silicon Valley | $30,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Tides Center | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | Youth Art Exchange | 2024 |
| Tipping Point Community | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| Tipping Point Community | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Trust For Public Land | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative, Specifically To Support The First Two Years Of The Live Events Series, Presenting A Series Of 6 To 10 Small Performances Highlighting Local Performers | 2024 |
| Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc | $50,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Support For Various Climate Focused Programs | 2024 |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee | $100,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Endowment To Fund A U.s. Olympic Athlete Endowment | 2024 |
| United Way Of The Bay Area | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | 2024 Annual Grant | 2024 |
| University Of California San Francisco Foundation | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Urban School Of San Francisco | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Annual Fund | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2024 Annual Grant For The Middle East Program | 2024 |
| See Attachment 4 | $7,401,145 | San Francisco, CA, US | Grants Paid | 2023 |
| See Attachment 25 | $6,604,787 | San Francisco, CA, US | Grants Paid | 2022 |
| See Attachment 25 | $6,027,555 | San Francisco, CA, US | Grants Paid | 2021 |
| See Attachment 19 | $6,572,658 | San Francisco, CA, US | Grants Paid | 2020 |
| See Attachment 22 | $8,495,427 | San Francisco, CA, US | Grants Paid | 2018 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for John And Marcia Goldman Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 94-3274370 |
| Website | http://jmgoldmanfoundation.org |
| Address | 101 2ND ST STE 1625 San Francisco, CA 94105-3677 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee John And Marcia Goldman Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Executive Director | Amy Lyons |
|---|---|
| President | John D Goldman |
| Secretary & Treasurer | Marcia L Goldman |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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