Karen and Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyBeverly Hills, California · EIN 81-4663510 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$616K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$14.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
47% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater LA | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $200,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $75,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $62,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Inc | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| The American Independent FOUNDATION | washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| The Innocence Project Inc | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Karsh Family Social Service Center Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| everytown for gun safety support fund | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $12,950 |
| KukiO Hoomana Fund | Kailua Kona, HI | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University inc | New York, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| Stanford University | redwood city, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Rise and Shine Foundation INC | Kansas city, MO | General support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | Aspen, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Saban community Clinic | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Ethos Inc | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $1,210 |
| Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $800 |
| Hillcrest Country Club | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $104 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $616,164 | 23 |
| 2024 | $632,690 | 28 |
| 2023 | $656,925 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349104896
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4663510
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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