THE GOODMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 510486580 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T22 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)

revenue

$878K

expenses

$31K

net assets

$2.3M

employees

—

profile · synthesized from sources

The Goodman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to support a range of charitable causes. Its giving primarily benefits nonprofit organizations in the New York area, with additional support directed toward initiatives in South Africa and national arts and Jewish communal organizations. The foundation funds capital campaigns, general operations, and specific programs across health, education, and the arts.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Support Grants

Provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York and South Africa for capital campaigns, general operations, and specific initiatives in health, education, and the arts.

activities · 7 groups

What they do

Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
- Funding Birthright Israel programs
  
  Provides general support grants to the Birthright Israel Foundation to support its mission.
Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding community organizations in South Africa
  
  Funds Community House Tel Nof Airforce Base in South Africa to support mission honorees and provide annual operational support.
University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding higher education institutions
  
  Provides general support grants to universities including Northwestern University.
Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding medical research and healthcare initiatives
  
  Supports healthcare institutions such as NYU Langone Medical Center through grants to initiatives like the Chairman's Circle and POCUS Initiative.
General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding nonprofit organizations supporting the entertainment community
  
  Supports the Entertainment Community Fund with general support grants.
Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funding religious and communal institutions
  
  Provides grants to religious and Jewish communal organizations, including Park Avenue Synagogue and Jewish Communal Fund, for purposes such as capital campaigns, clergy support, events, and general operations.
Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
- Funding theater and performing arts organizations
  
  Provides general support grants to theater companies and performing arts institutions including Manhattan Theater Club, National Theater in America, Atlantic Theater Company, Abingdon Theatre Company, and Lincoln Center.

financials · form 990PF · fy2025

revenue

Total revenue$878K

Contributions & grants$500K57%

Program service revenue——

Investment income$63K7%

Other revenue$315K

expenses

Total expenses$31K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out$591K

balance sheet

Total assets$2.28M

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$2.28M

6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +151.7%

relationships · 12

Who they work with

ABINGDON THEATRE COMPANY Partner — Receives general support funding.
ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY Partner — Receives general support funding.
BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION Partner — Receives general support funding.
ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND Partner — Receives general support funding.
JEWISH COMMUNAL FUND Partner — Receives general support funding.
LINCOLN CENTER Partner — Receives general support funding.
MANHATTAN THEATER CLUB Partner — Receives general support funding.
NATIONAL THEATER IN AMERICA Partner — Receives general support funding.
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Partner — Receives general support funding.
NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER Partner — Receives funding for Chairman's Circle/POCUS Initiative.
PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE Partner — Receives funding for remembrance window, capital campaign, dues, clergy fund, event support, and Kol Nidre campaign.
UJA FEDERATION OF NEW YORK Partner — Receives funding for Community House Tel Nof Airforce Base, South Africa mission honorees, and annual support.