Golder Family Foundation
Historical FunderWinnetka, Illinois · EIN 36-3485592 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID B GOLDER |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 SCOTT AVENUE, WINNETKA IL 60093 |
| Phone | 8472420500 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIAL FORMS ARE REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $51,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Northfield, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Ed Center | Skokie, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | Chicago, IL | Education | $50,000 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools | Chicago, IL | Education | $42,500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Joyce Uptown Foodshelf | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Open Communities | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Lambs Farm | Libertyville, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bbyo | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Lake Harriet United Methodist Church | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Communities in School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Link Unlimited | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Lake Bluff, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Depauw University | Greencastle, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Academy for the Arts | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,700 |
| Nsrra Foundation | North, IL | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Repair the Sea | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association Inc | Tallahassee, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Active Minds | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Indigenous Environmental Network | Bemidji, MN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Special Hockey | Golden Valley, MN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Miami Project to Cure Paralysis | Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic | Highland Park, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $537,200 | 34 |
| 2024 | $423,520 | 32 |
| 2023 | $453,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622309349100757
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3485592
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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