Peter and Carol Goldman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 36-3730772 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$490K
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$13.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
28% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | General support | $105,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | San Francisco, CA | General support | $102,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $72,335 |
| Gi Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $25,164 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| The Josselyn Center | Northfield, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Adl Midwest | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Roger Baldwin Foundation of Aclu | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Scleroderma Foundation | Danvers, MA | General support | $7,900 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc | Chicago, IL | General support | $6,200 |
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | General support | $5,045 |
| Access Living | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| College Bound Opportunities | Riverwoods, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Jcfs Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem | Evanston, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Makom Solel | Highland Park, IL | General support | $4,750 |
| Genesys Works Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,500 |
| Holocaust Museum of Naples | Naples, FL | General support | $3,500 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | Skokie, IL | General support | $3,250 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Northern Il Food Bank | Waukegan, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Urban Gateways | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Israel Parasport Center | Northfield, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Pro Publica Inc | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | Northbrook, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Naples, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Atlanta, GA | General support | $1,000 |
| Camp Thunderbird Charitable Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $1,000 |
| Chicago Maritime Museum | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Digestive Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Highland Park, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Illinois Network of Charter Schools | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Invest for Kids | Denver, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Marwen Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Open Road Academy | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Whole Foods Foundation | Austin, TX | General support | $1,000 |
| Writers Theatre | Glencoe, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Camp for All Kids | St Louis, MO | General support | $500 |
| Chicago Area Service Office | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Chicago Yacht Club Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Dystonia Medical Research | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Great Lakes Adaptive Sailing Assn | Lake Forest, IL | General support | $500 |
| Lou Malnati's Cancer Research | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| The Impossible Dream | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Glencoe, IL | General support | $388 |
| Art Center Highland Park | Highland Park, IL | General support | $250 |
| Bhai Amcona Congregation | Cicero, IL | General support | $250 |
| Total Link to Community Cooperative Inc | Northbrook, IL | General support | $250 |
| David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation | Manahawkin, NJ | General support | $120 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $489,702 | 63 |
| 2024 | $417,042 | 60 |
| 2023 | $401,391 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349103530
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3730772
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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