named programs · 16 · from sources
What they call their work
Adamah
Supports a Jewish farm and leadership program that integrates sustainable agriculture with Jewish learning
Amber Waves Farm
Supports a farm-based educational initiative in Amagansett, NY that connects youth and community members to sustainable agriculture and food systems
American Farmland Trust
Supports efforts to protect farmland and promote sustainable farming practices in the U.S., particularly in New York State
American Jewish Committee
Provides funding for intergroup relations, advocacy, and global Jewish community building
Anti-Defamation League
Provides funding to combat antisemitism and hate, promote civil rights, and protect democratic values
Avodah
Supports a Jewish service corps that places young adults in social justice organizations
FoodCorps
Funds a national service program that places educators in schools to teach children about healthy food and nutrition
Glynwood
Funds a center for sustainable agriculture in New York's Hudson Valley that trains farmers and promotes regional food systems
GrowNYC
Funds urban environmental programs in New York City including farmers markets, recycling, and community gardens
Innovation Africa
Provides funding to an organization that brings Israeli solar, water, and agricultural technologies to rural African villages
National Young Farmers Coalition
Supports advocacy and policy work for young and sustainable farmers in the United States
OneTable
Supports Shabbat meal gatherings to build community and connection among Jewish young adults
Reboot
Supports cultural projects that explore contemporary Jewish identity through arts and media
Trybal Gatherings
Supports immersive community-building experiences that strengthen identity and connection among Jewish young adults
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Supports education and remembrance initiatives related to the Holocaust and genocide prevention
UpStart
Funds innovation in Jewish communities through leadership development and support for next-generation Jewish engagement initiatives
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 3 activities
- Funding Jewish community infrastructure and capital projectsProvides support for capital campaigns and annual funds within the Jewish community, including Congregation B'nai Jeshurun's Quiet Capital Campaign and the UJA Federation of New York's Annual Fund.
- Funding cultural and educational institutionsProvides project support to the Whitney Museum of American Art's Annual Fund and general operating support to the Institute for Jewish Studies (IJS), Reboot, and Memria Global (formerly Moishe House).
- Funding general operations of advocacy and civic organizationsProvides general operating support to AJC and other civic organizations.
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Jewish Life and Security Support 2 activities
- Funding grants to organizations supporting Jewish life and advocacyAwards grants to organizations that advocate for the needs of Jews and Israel, strengthen Jewish community life in the United States, and support Jewish young adults in exploring Jewish identity and building community. Has awarded over $160 million in more than 2,300 grants to over 300 organizations.
- Funding research and advocacy to combat antisemitismSupports organizations and programs that research, educate about, and work to end antisemitism, including project support to the Anti-Defamation League's Center for Antisemitism Research, Center on Extremism, and Center for Technology & Society.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding breast cancer research and patient support initiativesFinances advocacy and research initiatives to support breast cancer patients and advance progress toward a cure, including general operating support to the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding civic engagement and leadership developmentSupports an endowed fund for the Goldman Fellows Program at the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding community-based health care access and humanistic medicineSupports implementation of best practices in healthcare through funding for community-based health initiatives, programs that empower educators and leaders in humanistic care, and improved access to health care for women. Also funds the Arnold P. Gold Foundation's gala, annual conference, and 2023 planning.
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Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
- Funding medical and community development in IsraelSupports medical services, doctor training, and community strengthening in the Negev region of Israel, including a $2 million matching grant and funding for buildings, equipment, medical research, scholarships, and an endowment at Ben-Gurion University's medical school.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Funding museum and memorial programsProvides event support for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's 31st Anniversary Northeast Tribute Dinner.
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Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
- Funding sustainable agriculture and food systemsProvides grant funding to organizations working in sustainable agriculture and food systems, including support for efforts to provide two healthy meals daily to school-age children in New York and food insecurity relief for families.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.49M
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2.62M23%
Other revenue$5.20M
expenses
Total expenses$4.81M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$347K
Grants paid out$7.98M
balance sheet
Total assets$229.08M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$229.08M
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN P BINSWANGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $377K |
board members · 3
- DORIAN GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
- KATJA GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
- LLOYD GOLDMAN — DIRECTOR, TREASURER
relationships · 80
Who they work with
- 18Doors Partner — Funded to support interfaith families in Jewish communities.
- 21/64 Partner — Funded to support multigenerational philanthropy in the Jewish community.
- AJC Partner — Received general operating support.
- ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE Partner — Funded for project support related to the Center for Antisemitism Research, the Center on Extremism, and the Center for Technology & Society.
- ARNOLD P GOLD FOUNDATION Partner — Funded for project support covering the gala, annual conference, and 2023 planning over three years.
- Adamah Partner — Funded to support Jewish environmental education and leadership programs.
- Adamah Partner — Supported by the foundation as a grantee organization.
- Amber Waves Farm Partner — Grantee organization focused on sustainable agriculture and community engagement.
- Amber Waves Farm Partner — Supported by the foundation as a grantee organization.
- American Farmland Trust Partner — Grantee organization working to protect farmland and support sustainable farming practices.
- American Farmland Trust Partner — Supported by the foundation as a grantee organization.
- American Jewish Committee Partner — Funded to advance Jewish advocacy and global Jewish community initiatives.
- American Jewish Committee Partner — Supported by the foundation as a grantee organization.
- Anti-Defamation League Partner — Funded to combat hate and cyberhate.
- Anti-Defamation League Partner — Supported by the foundation as a grantee organization.
- Arnold P. Gold Foundation Partner — Longstanding partner since 1999, supported through funding for the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
- At the Well Partner — Funded to support women's spiritual and wellness programming in Jewish life.
- Avodah Partner — Funded to support Jewish service corps and social justice leadership development.
- Avodah Partner — Supported by the foundation as a grantee organization.
- Ben-Gurion University Partner — Recipient of a $2 million matching grant from the Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation.
- Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Partner — Long-term grantee partner in health, particularly supporting the medical school.
- Birthright Israel Partner — Funded to support free educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults.
- CONGREGATION B'NAI JESHURUN Partner — Funded for support of the Quiet Capital Campaign.
- Case Foundation Partner — Ben Binswanger served as Chief Operating Officer, indicating a professional affiliation with the foundation.
- Civil Eats Partner — Grantee organization producing media and public education on food systems and sustainability.
- DOROT Partner — Funded to support programs connecting older adults with younger generations in Jewish communities.
- Dayenu Partner — Funded to support climate action and environmental sustainability in Jewish communities.
- Demos Network — Ben Binswanger has served on the board of Demos.
- Dorian Goldman Partner — One of the children of Irving and Joyce Goldman leading the Foundation.
- FoodCorps Partner — Grantee organization connecting children with healthy food in schools.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Advancing humanism in medicine to improve caremethodology: humanism-in-medicineBy supporting medical education and leadership that emphasize compassion, dignity, and respect, the foundation improves patient outcomes and professional resilience because humanistic values are embedded in clinical culture.
- Empowerment through education and skills to foster self-reliancemethodology: teach_to_fishBy investing in skills training and education rather than temporary aid, the foundation produces long-term independence because individuals gain the tools to sustain themselves and build resilience.
- Intergenerational philanthropy to sustain values and impactmethodology: intergenerational_philanthropyBy modeling charitable giving within the family and passing down traditions, the foundation ensures enduring community impact because values of mutual support and responsibility are transmitted across generations.
- Strategic risk-taking to drive transformative changemethodology: risk-taking-in-philanthropyBy prioritizing bold, innovative initiatives over conventional approaches, the foundation achieves transformative outcomes because it enables experimentation and breakthrough solutions that traditional philanthropy may overlook.
- Strengthening community through Jewish identity explorationmethodology: identity-exploration for community buildingBy creating opportunities for Jewish young adults to explore their identity, the foundation fosters deeper community connections and personal meaning, which in turn builds more resilient and engaged Jewish communities.