Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2008, with $206,613,823 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$206.6M
▲ 263.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2023)
$224.3M
Net assets
$517.7M
Employees
0
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund: 100% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund: 28 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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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.
Revenue declined from $263.7M (FY2019) to $206.6M (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-8.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$518.0M
Total liabilities
$301K
Net assets
$517.7M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $206,613,823▲263% | $224,314,872▲12.9% | $517,726,266▲1.1% | $518,027,728▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,851,698▼77.9% | $198,639,847▼20.8% | $512,240,100▼20.0% | $512,684,518▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $257,164,151▼19.0% | $250,686,393▲18.8% | $640,265,557▼5.9% | $647,108,972▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $317,545,651▲20.4% | $211,041,808▲17.5% | $680,185,355▲21.7% | $683,372,953▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $263,656,612 | $179,673,054 | $559,097,653 | $559,798,465 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne H Black | President Thru March 2024 | 30 | — |
| Benjamin J Rader | General Counsel & Secretary | 12 | — |
| Brad Weinstein | Vice President/coo | 30 | — |
| Brain Desilva | Assistant Treasurer | 1.5 | — |
| David Greenwald | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Emmett C St John | Treasurer/cfo | 10 | — |
| John Fw Rogers | Chairman/director | 0.5 | — |
| Kenneth R Sheinman | Assistant Treasurer | 1.5 | — |
| Lawton Fitt | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Muneer A Satter | Vice Chair/director | 0.5 | — |
| Robert J Katz | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Thomas Morin | Vice President | 0.5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Grant Administration | $310,950 |
| Stellar Technology Solutions LLC | Information Technology | $139,000 |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP | Audit Services | $127,812 |
28 grants to Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund totaling $17.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $628,045 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $983,825 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $565,182 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2023 | $533,951 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2023 | $372,548 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2023 | $78,395 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $3,644,288 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2022 | $200,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2022 | $155,670 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $665,335 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $665,335 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2021 | $200,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2021 | $15,198 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $9,522 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $1,065,140 |
2,485 grants totaling $212.1M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General support | $17,776,795 |
| Brown University of Providence | Scholarships & financial aid | $3,745,500 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | Educational programs & other student svc | $3,634,316 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc | Community outreach & enrichment programs | $2,412,100 |
| Princeton University | Educational programs & other student svc | $2,380,000 |
| Boston College Trustees | Educational programs & other student svc | $2,226,000 |
| Duke University | Scholarships & financial aid | $2,201,122 |
| Yale University | Scholarships & financial aid | $2,081,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Scholarships & financial aid | $1,898,000 |
| Georgetown University | Scholarships & financial aid | $1,840,000 |
| New York-presbyterian Fund Inc | Medical/scientific research & programs | $1,430,833 |
| Lincoln Center For the Performing Arts Inc | Community outreach & enrichment programs | $1,360,166 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Scholarships & financial aid | $1,348,453 |
| Atlantic Council of the U S Inc | Community outreach & enrichment programs | $1,335,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Scholarships & financial aid | $1,317,500 |
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Data for Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund (EIN 11-3813663) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.