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John and Marcia Goldman Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 943274370  ·  Private foundation

John and Marcia Goldman Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $6.6M in grants paid and $350.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 125 individual grants from this funder — $29.1M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$6.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$350.1M
Total assets
125
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What John and Marcia Goldman Foundation funds

John and Marcia Goldman Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.

childrenyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for John and Marcia Goldman Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attachment 4
GRANTS PAID
San Francisco, CA$7.4M2023
See Attachment 25
GRANTS PAID
San Francisco, CA$6.6M2022
See Attachment 19
GRANTS PAID
San Francisco, CA$6.6M2020
Lucile Packard Foundation for Childrens Health
TO CREATE A NEW ENDOWMENT CALLED THE GOLDMAN AUTISM FUND TO SUPPORT THE STANFORD EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR AUTISM
Palo Alto, CA$1.7M2024
Epacenter
GENERAL SUPPORT
E Palo Alto, CA$1.4M2024
Lucile Packard Foundation for Childrens Health
EARLY SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR AUTISM
Palo Alto, CA$502K2024
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION TO THE TOGETHER FOR THE ARTS ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN
Washington, DC$500K2024
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc
YOUTH POWER FUND
Washington, DC$250K2024
San Francisco Symphony
DSH RENOVATION AND TREASURE ISLAND CONCEPT
San Francisco, CA$250K2024
Congregation Emanu-el
EMANU-EL NEXT: INVESTING FOR OUR JEWISH FUTURE
San Francisco, CA$250K2024
Jewish Community Federation of Sf Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties
2024 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
San Francisco, CA$250K2024
Articlegroup Org Inc
"SAVE THE HUMANS" CLIMATE COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM
Los Angeles, CA$225K2024
Find Your Light Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$200K2024
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
UNITED COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION SERVICES
San Francisco, CA$200K2024
Jewish Community Federation of Sf Marin Peninsula & Sonoma Counties
REPLENISH DAF FOR LORAIN SCHOOL STEAM EDUCATION ENDOWMENTS
San Francisco, CA$156K2024

John and Marcia Goldman Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$6.6M
2022$6.6M
2023$7.4M
2024$8.5M

How to apply for funding from John and Marcia Goldman Foundation

John and Marcia Goldman Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at jmgoldmanfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about John and Marcia Goldman Foundation

Does John and Marcia Goldman Foundation accept grant applications?
John and Marcia Goldman Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does John and Marcia Goldman Foundation fund?
John and Marcia Goldman Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attachment 4, See Attachment 25, See Attachment 19. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does John and Marcia Goldman Foundation give in grants?
John and Marcia Goldman Foundation reported $6.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $29.1M over 125 grants.
Where is John and Marcia Goldman Foundation located?
John and Marcia Goldman Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943274370.
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About this profile. This page is built from John and Marcia Goldman Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with John and Marcia Goldman Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.