Goldsmith-weiss Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on providing general support to a range of nonprofit organizations, particularly in the arts and culture sector, as evidenced by its funding of institutions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Barnes Foundation. Additionally, it supports Jewish organizations, community service initiatives, healthcare institutions, and libraries, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community welfare and cultural enrichment. The foundation primarily serves recipients located in Pennsylvania.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Philadelphia-area nonprofit seeking modest general operating support, especially arts/culture, healthcare, Jewish community, or local service organizations that can apply via mailed materials or phone contact.
Good Fit
- • Based in Philadelphia or elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
- • Seeks general operating support at the foundation's typical grant scale ($1k–$7k).
- • Mission aligns with arts, culture, healthcare, Jewish community, or local community service.
- • Can submit a concise packet by mail or phone and sustain a multi-year relationship.
- • Has local visibility or prior engagement with Philadelphia-area funders.
Geography
Observed giving across the two years is entirely within Pennsylvania and heavily centered in Philadelphia, indicating a narrow local footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 11 distinct recipients in 2023 (12 in 2022) across arts, health, Jewish, education, and community organizations, showing a relatively broad set of independent grantees for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Three new recipients appeared in 2023 and the foundation explicitly states that submissions are considered whenever received and requires no specific form, which together suggest unfamiliar applicants can gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
