Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 27-2968092 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$63.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $65,000.
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 Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Friends | New York, NY | 2Nd of 3 payments | $450,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Seattle, WA | Emergency support for israel | $200,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Final payment toward pledge | $150,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | New York, NY | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Stop Antisemitism | Encino, CA | General operating support | $115,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Hillel | Philadelphia, PA | Student programming | $105,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Israel in crisis | $100,000 |
| Johns Hopkins-Dr Green Research | Baltimore, MD | Final payment | $100,000 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | Final payment on pledge | $75,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Katz Center | Philadelphia, PA | Anti-Semitism fund | $75,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Katz Center | Philadelphia, PA | Jewish history fund | $75,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | New York, NY | For purchase of ambucycles and related supplies, 1st of 2 pymts | $65,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Nova festival support (3rd award) | $60,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Nova festival support (2nd award) | $59,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Emergency support for israel - matching | $50,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Final payment - inscriptions of israel/palestine project | $50,000 |
| Ian's Friends Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Pediatric brain tumor research 1st of 2 payments | $50,000 |
| Ian's Friends Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Pediatric brain tumor research 2nd of 2 payments | $50,000 |
| Israel Friends | New York, NY | First of two payments | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Support for nova festival exhibit in LA | $50,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Rockville Cener, NY | Hashomer hachadash designation | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins-Dr Green Research | Baltimore, MD | Partial payment of 2024 payment | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins-Dr Jackson Resear | Baltimore, MD | Partial payment of 3rd of 5 payments | $50,000 |
| Phase One Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Gala sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Rabbi leder retirement gala, 1st of 2 pymts | $50,000 |
| Israel Guide Dogs for the Blind | Warrington, PA | Guide dog & ptsd partnerships, 5th of 10 payments | $43,000 |
| Milken Community School | Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship fund support 2nd of 4 pymts | $40,000 |
| United in Harmony | Los Angeles, CA | Gala support | $40,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Brawerman scholarship fund 2nd of 7 pymts | $36,050 |
| US Friends of the Wiener Holocaust Library | Oakland, CA | Education initiative | $32,000 |
| Baby2baby | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Gala - general operating support | $30,000 |
| Yo San University | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Organization for Social Media Safety | West Hills, CA | Gala support | $25,000 |
| Phase One Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Gala appeal gift | $25,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Los Angeles, CA | Brawerman 25th anniversary | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Gala support | $20,000 |
| Coachart | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support - gala | $15,000 |
| Jewish Funder's Network | New York, NY | Jewish venture philanthropy fund - gen operating support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of LA | Los Angeles, CA | Gala fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Organization for Social Media Safety | West Hills, CA | Gala support | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Am | Los Angeles, CA | Tribute | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Preaching Foundation | Springfield, NJ | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Hudsonia | Annandale, NY | Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Giving Group Community | Los Angeles, CA | Membership dues | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,755,050 | 45 |
| 2023 | $3,090,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349102187
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2968092
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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