Golden Ladder Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 85-1700260 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$47K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sentient Media | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Humane League | Rockville, MD | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Temple Shaaray Tefila Aka Congregation Shaaray Tef | New York, NY | Rainbow Appeal Fundraiser | $3,000 |
| Facing History & Ourselves Inc | Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | New York, NY | East Harlem Health Outreach Program | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $42,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512549349101201
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1700260
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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