Funding Priorities
The Goldsmith Family Foundation is committed to supporting students in the Baltimore City Public School System.  We do so by funding innovative and effective programming within individual schools and by offering public school students access, through their schools, to the cultural and scientific institutions of Baltimore.

Grant proposals are considered for the following:

• Curriculum enhancement

• Teacher and principal training programs

• Cultural institutions providing programming for Baltimore City students

• Tutoring and mentoring programs

• After-school programs

• Summer learning opportunities

Eligibility & Guidelines
The Foundation's grantmaking policies reflect the vision and commitment of both Harold Goldsmith and the Trustees of the Foundation, as well as the legal requirements governing private philanthropy. 

To be considered for funding, an organization must meet several requirements: 

1) Applicants must submit evidence of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

2) Applicants may not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, physical handicap, or sex.

3) Applicants are expected to demonstrate adequate administrative capacity and financial stability and to describe evaluation criteria and methods in their requests.

Grants to an organization are made only once in a calendar year. 

The Foundation does not provide funds for the following:
     - Endowments
     - Individuals
     - Building campaigns
     - Deficit financing
     - Publications
     - Events

The Foundation makes a limited number of grants for programs in Israel, and for special projects in other areas.  A request for funding these areas is solely by invitation of the Board of Trustees.   In our grants list, these gifts are noted with an asterisk.
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Application Procedures
The Foundation's Board of Trustees meets four times per year.  Typically these meetings take place the third week of the months of January, April, July, and October.  Proposals are due by the end of the first week of those months, though earlier submission is greatly appreciated.

Before applying, please consider whether your organization meets the funding priorities set by the Goldsmith Family Foundation.  If you have some questions regarding your proposal or the 'match' between your organization and ours, our Vice President, Wendy Samet, will be more than happy to work with you, or you may send a letter of inquiry before submitting a complete proposal.

The Goldsmith Family Foundation asks that applicants please use the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers Common Grant Application Format. 

Please note that funding proposals cannot be submitted through this website.

The Board of Trustees meets during the months of January, April, July, and October.