The Barbara & Harold Gottesman Fam Foundation
Invitation OnlyChatham, New Jersey · EIN 20-6714063 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$416K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 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
57% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Mill Playhouse | Millburn, NJ | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Summit Board of Education | Summiti, NJ | Charitable | $81,102 |
| Regents of the Univ of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Columbia School of Nursing Columbia University | New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sage Eldercare | Summit, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Summit Area YMCA | Summit, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Congregation Beth Hatikvah - L'dor Campaign | Summit, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern Nj | Paramus, NJ | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Pef Endowment Fund Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Soi Dog Foundation | Houston, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Summit Foundation | Summit, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ukrainian Jersey City | Jersey City, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| 4 Paws USA | Boston, MA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Moving Traditions | Jenkintown, PA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| 2 Hands Saving 4 Paws | Thomson, GA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Eclc Foundation | Chatham, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Fulfill | Neptune Township, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Middlese | Edison, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine | Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Red Leash Rescue | Stamford, CT | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Roseland Recreation Boosters Co Roseland Rec Dept | Roseland, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Secaucus Emergency Fund | Secaucus, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of Clifton | Clifton, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Soa USA | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Womanspace Dba Younity | Lawrenceville, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Charlotte Nc | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Jefferson Township Rescue Squad | Lake Hopatcong, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Ifaw | Yarmouth Port, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Barret Economic Development Corp | Mountain Home, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Sea Sheperd | Woodridge, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Earthjustice | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Mv Hebrew Center | Vineyard Haven, MA | Charitable | $2,200 |
| Mercy for Animals | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Skyland Animal Sanctuary | Wantage, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Amnimal Legal Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Compassion in World Farming | New York City, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Mv Food Pantry | Vineyard Haven, MA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Horse Plus Humane Society | Hohenwald, TN | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Seeds - Access Changes Everything | Newark, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| White Coat Waste | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Valley Chabad Friendship Circle | Woodcliff Lake, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $416,002 | 45 |
| 2024 | $440,425 | 40 |
| 2023 | $404,900 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641199349100134
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6714063
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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