Woldenberg Foundation
Historical FunderMetairie, Louisiana · EIN 72-6022665 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded115
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$31.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LISA B WILLIAMS |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 METAIRIE ROAD, METAIRIE LA 700054308 |
| Phone | 5048496087 |
| LISA@GOLDRINGFOUNDATION.COM | |
| Form and materials | EMAIL LISA@GOLDRINGFOUNDATION.COM |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
84% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Ww II Museum | New Orleans, LA | Arts & culture | $215,000 |
| American Friends of Alyn Hospital | New York, NY | Jewish causes | $150,000 |
| Birthright Israel | New York, NY | Jewish causes | $100,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Scholarships | $65,000 |
| Owensboro Ctc | Owensboro, KY | Scholarships | $64,000 |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | Scholarships | $55,000 |
| American Friends of Mda | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Jewish causes | $50,000 |
| City Year | New Orleans, LA | Education | $50,000 |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Scholarships | $46,000 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | Scholarships | $45,000 |
| Friends of Idf | New York, NY | Jewish causes | $30,000 |
| Elizabethtown Ctc | Elizabethtown, KY | Scholarships | $28,000 |
| Bridge House | New Orleans, LA | Health | $25,000 |
| Jewish Children's Regional Service | Metairie, LA | Jewish causes | $25,000 |
| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro, KY | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| New Schools New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Education | $25,000 |
| Avodah New Orleans | Brooklyn, NY | Jewish causes | $20,000 |
| Owensboro Catholic Hs | Owensboro, KY | Scholarships | $19,000 |
| Midway University | Midway, KY | Scholarships | $17,000 |
| Campbellsville University | Campbellsville, KY | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| New Orleans Women & Children's Shelter | New Orleans, LA | Human services | $15,000 |
| Posse Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Education | $15,000 |
| Steeg Family Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Education | $15,000 |
| University of Southern Indiana | Evansville, IN | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Scholarships | $14,000 |
| Greater New Orleans Develop Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Human services | $12,500 |
| Bethlehem High School | Bardstown, KY | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Georgetown College | Georgetown, KY | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| Trinity High School | St Matthews, KY | Scholarships | $12,000 |
| University of Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | Scholarships | $11,000 |
| Covenant House | New Orleans, LA | Human services | $10,000 |
| Lsu | Baton Rouge, LA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Ogden Museum of Southern Art | New Orleans, LA | Arts & culture | $10,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Education | $10,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Project | New Orleans, LA | Education | $10,000 |
| Assumption Hs Louisville | Louisville, KY | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Hanover College | Hanover, IN | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Indiana University Se | New Albany, IN | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Kearney Catholic Hs | Kearney, NE | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Notre Dame University | Notre Dame, IN | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Purdue Univiversity | Lafayette, IN | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Rochester Ins Tech | Rochester, NY | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Sacred Heart Academy | Louisville, KY | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Southern Maine Cc | Portland, ME | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Tx A&m Kingsville | Kingsville, TX | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| University of Nevada-Reno | Reno, NV | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| University of New England-Biddeford | Biddeford, ME | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| University of North Alabama | Florence, AL | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | New York, NY | Health | $6,000 |
| Breastoration | New Orleans, LA | Health | $5,000 |
| Crime Stoppers | Metairie, LA | Civil affairs | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities | New Orleans, LA | Arts & culture | $5,000 |
| Save a Child's Heart | Rockville, MD | Health | $5,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | New York, NY | Jewish causes | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 115 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,607,791 | 115 |
| 2023 | $3,621,808 | 240 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103705
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-6022665
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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