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Karen And Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust is a private trust based in BEVERLY HILLS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Hcvt Llp. It holds total assets of $14.9M. Annual income is reported at $4.6M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Karen And Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust has made 59 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $500K in 2021 to $657K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.2M distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $800 to $215K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Karen And Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust reported 59 individual grants totaling $2.4 million between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $25,000. Half of those grants fell between $10,000 and $45,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $215,400. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $722,820 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in CA (35 of 59), followed by NY (7) and CT (4). In total the foundation's grantees span 9 states. Of its 27 distinct grantees, 63 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La ($565,400), Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($405,500) and Jewish Community Foundation ($300,000).
Computed from 59 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 9 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$80K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Karen And Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 59 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Karen And Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $2.4M across 59 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $800 to $215K.
Karen And Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Karen And Russell Goldsmith Family Charitable Trust is headquartered in BEVERLY HILLS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell D Goldsmith | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$13.7M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$13.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
59
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation Council Of Greater LaGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $215K | 2023 |
| Wilshire Boulevard TempleGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $117K | 2023 |
| Baby2babyGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| The Aspen Institute IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $56K | 2023 |
| Focusing Philanthropy IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Save The Children Federation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Fairfield, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Hebrew University IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federations Of North America IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Kukio Hoomana FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Kailua Kona, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| The Ucla FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Honolulu, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug AwarenessGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Performing Arts Center Of Los Angeles CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $800 | 2023 |
| Jewish Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Alliance For Children'S RightsGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| The Innocence Project IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Vision To LearnGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Keep Memory AliveGENERAL SUPPORT | Las Vegas, NV | $24K | 2022 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Aspen, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Council On Foreign Relations IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
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