The Goldhirsh Yellin Foundation Inc is a private, independent foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in California and granted tax-exempt status in August 2010, the foundation operates as a philanthropic organization supporting initiatives across multiple states in the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.1M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
-10.8% YoY
Grant Count
45
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$61K
-20.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation supports projects across 17 states and multiple cities including Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates across 17 states with documented funding activity in: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $44,195,736
- Total revenues: $1,251,991
- Total expenses: $3,540,796
- Investment income and dividends: $1,055,489
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,109,604 | $44,195,736 | $46,484,541 |
| Revenue | $3,325,093 | $1,251,991 | $1,736,546 |
| Expenses | $3,411,225 | $3,540,796 | $3,960,334 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,916,963 | $3,232,718 | $3,648,919 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,068,598 | $1,039,653 | $1,497,343 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,033,582 | $2,851,951 | $2,942,309 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Elizabeth A. Goldhirsh – President and Treasurer (serves without compensation)
- Eric Yellin – Secretary (serves without compensation)
- Kathleen C Wallace – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH A GOLDHIRSH | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | — | — |
| ERIC YELLIN | SECRETARY | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in collaborative grantmaking through the LA2050 Grants Challenge, partnering with eight other foundations to award nearly $3 million in grants to 60 nonprofit organizations focused on social impact in Los Angeles.
Goldhirsh Foundation\u2019s LA2050 Grants Challenge Brings Nine Foundations\Contact Information
- Website: www.goldhirshyellin.org
- Address: 1 Liberty Square, Floor 13, Boston, MA 02109-4889
- Phone: 617-488-2700
- EIN: 27-2968092
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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