THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
NEW YORK, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
11-3813663
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DAF Sponsor
NEW YORK, NY, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
11-3813663
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DAF Sponsor
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The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, California, and Massachusetts. With a total of $188.3 million in grants paid in 2023 to 3,443 grantees, this funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND ("GOLDMAN SACHS GIVES") IS A DONOR-ADVISED FUND AVAILABLE TO CURRENT AND RETIRED SENIOR EMPLOYEES OF GOLDMAN SACHS. GOLDMAN SACHS GIVES MAINTAINS DONOR ADVISED ACCOUNTS FROM WHICH DONORS AND DONOR ADVISORS CAN RECOMMEND GRANTS TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. GOLDMAN SACHS GIVES IS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING INNOVATIVE IDEAS, SOLVING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ISSUES, AND ENABLING PROGRESS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES GLOBALLY.
Cause Areas
2
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$18.1M
2%
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
$14.3M
2%
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
$13.3M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
2.4K
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND?
No. THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND give?
THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND make each year?
In 2023, THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND awarded about 2,410 grants, totaling nearly $188.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND fund recently?
In 2024, THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND awarded grants to about 3,440 grantees. Recent grantees include THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI, and TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND?
THE GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.