THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION
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The Goldman Sachs Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on impactful grantmaking, having disbursed a total of $40.3 million to 143 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Babson College
$24.9M
7%

INITIATIVE FOR A COMPETITIVE INNER CITY, INC
$17.7M
5%

COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND INC
$17.3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$129.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION?
No. THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION give?
THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, 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 GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $129 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $40.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include Babson College, INITIATIVE FOR A COMPETITIVE INNER CITY, INC, and COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION?
THE GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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