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The Robert Goelet Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. The principal officer is Jpmorgan Services Inc.. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $788K. Total assets have grown from $1.8M in 2011 to $2.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, The Robert Goelet Foundation has made 56 grants totaling $589K, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $123K and $326K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $326K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Connecticut. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Robert Goelet Foundation reported 56 individual grants totaling $589,345 between 2021 and 2024 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $8,000. Half of those grants fell between $3,750 and $15,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $30,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $191,168 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in NY, which received 53 of the 56 grants on record (95 percent). Of its 24 distinct grantees, 63 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Calvary Fund ($110,000), Metropolitan Opera Association Inc ($105,000) and Metropolitan Museum Of Art ($90,000).
Computed from 56 individual grant records (2021–2024) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 2 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 15 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.
The Robert Goelet Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT.
The Robert Goelet Foundation has distributed a total of $589K across 56 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K.
limited to IRC Section 501 C 3 organization chosen by the trustee. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
The Robert Goelet Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne D Frost | CO-TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
Total Giving
$191K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
$3.2M
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
$140K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$304K
Distribution Amount
$155K
Total: $2.4M
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$589K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony FoundationGENERAL | Rye, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Calvary FundGENERAL | Bronx, NY | $30K | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Pelham Civic AssociationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Pelham, NY | $14K | 2024 |
| New York City Ballet IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $8K | 2024 |
| America Needs YouGENERAL | New York, NY | $8K | 2024 |
| Humane Society Of WestchesterGENERAL | New Rochelle, NY | $7K | 2024 |
| Pelham Art CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Pelham, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Inner-City Scholarship FundGENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Community Food PantryGENERAL | Mohegan Lake, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Patrons Of The ArtsGENERAL | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Huguenot Memorial ChurchPROGRAM SUPPORT | Pelham, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| The Picture HouseGENERAL | Pelham, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Bartow-Pell Mansion MuseumGENERAL | Bronx, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Sisters Servants Of Mary Ministers To TGENERAL | Bronx, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Regional Hospice & Home Care Of WesternPROGRAM SUPPORT | Danbury, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Choice Of New Rochelle IncGENERAL | New Rochelle, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Gigi'S Playhouse-New York CityGENERAL | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiPROGRAM SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |