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The Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily engages in relationship-based grantmaking by invitation only, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the Trust awarded a total of $917K across 92 grantees, with a significant focus on funding in New York, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WNET
$1.1M
7%
Rhodes College
$1.1M
7%

The Center for Jewish History Inc
$1.1M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN CHARITABLE TRUST give?
THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Tennessee, and District Of Columbia. 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 LILLIAN GOLDMAN CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $917 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include WNET, Rhodes College, and The Center for Jewish History Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN CHARITABLE TRUST?
THE LILLIAN GOLDMAN CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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