Goldring Family Foundation
The Goldring Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Metairie, Louisiana, incorporated in 1955 and tax-exempt since July 1957. The foundation is rooted in the Jewish tradition and committed to democratic values and social justice. It operates in partnership with the Woldenberg Foundation under the joint name Goldring Family & Woldenberg Foundations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$199.2M
+47.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
-32.3% YoY
Grant Count
305
-15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-20.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is committed to democratic values and social justice, including fairness, diversity, and community in Greater New Orleans, Louisiana.
Primary funding areas include:
- Animals & Environment
- Arts & Culture
- Civil Affairs
- Education & Recreation/Opportunities for Children
- Health
- Human Services
- Jewish Causes
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$100 to $500,000
Average Grant
amount: $23,500
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's giving is concentrated in the Greater New Orleans area, reflecting the family's deep commitment to the cultural fabric of New Orleans. Primary geographic focus includes Louisiana, with some activity in Kentucky and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $199,184,846
- Total Revenue: $73,491,517
- Total Expenses: $7,426,661
- Total Giving: $6,997,992
Historical (2023):
- Annual Giving: $10,337,855
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $199,184,846 | $134,968,436 | $105,780,921 |
| Revenue | $73,491,517 | $40,304,263 | $1,548,093 |
| Expenses | $7,426,661 | $11,039,641 | $7,962,201 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,020,398 | $10,360,116 | $7,302,861 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,068,937 | $15,802,006 | $1,258,268 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,581,629 | $6,418,223 | $6,602,252 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Goldring Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM A GOLDRING | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY B GOLDRING | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DIANE G FRANCO | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| COLEMAN ADLER | ADVISOR | 2 | — |
| ALAN FRANCO | ADVISOR | 2 | — |
| WALTON GOLDRING | ADVISOR | 2 | — |
| PAUL L FINE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LISA B WILLIAMS | SECRETARY | 35 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 524 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70005-4308
- Phone: (504) 849-6078 or (504) 988-9108
- Website: www.goldringfoundation.com
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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