The Goldman Sachs Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 311678646 · Private foundation
The Goldman Sachs Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $50.5M in grants paid and $720.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 314 individual grants from this funder — $191.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Goldman Sachs Foundation funds
The Goldman Sachs Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, economic development, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, rural communities, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Reinvestment Fund GRANT TO IMPLEMENT THE 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES INITIATIVE | Minneapolis, MN | $8.0M | 2020 |
| International Finance Corporation GRANT TO SUPPORT THE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS OPPORTUNITY FACILITY TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR WOMEN. | Washington, DC | $5.4M | 2022 |
| University of Oxford GRANT TO IMPLEMENT THE 10,000 SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE IN THE UK | — | $5.4M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Goldman Sachs Foundation
The Goldman Sachs Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at gs.com.
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Frequently asked questions about The Goldman Sachs Foundation
- Does The Goldman Sachs Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Goldman Sachs Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Goldman Sachs Foundation fund?
- The Goldman Sachs Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Community Reinvestment Fund, International Finance Corporation, University of Oxford. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Goldman Sachs Foundation give in grants?
- The Goldman Sachs Foundation reported $50.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $191.0M over 314 grants.
- Where is The Goldman Sachs Foundation located?
- The Goldman Sachs Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311678646.
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