Established in 1992 by Lisa and Douglas Goldman, the Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund is a private foundation committed to supporting charitable organizations that enhance our society. With a focus on the San Francisco community, the Fund aims to be responsive, flexible, and make informed and responsible grants within its areas of grantmaking.
The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund outlines specific interests and priorities in the areas of Education & Literacy and Health & Recreation. For Education and Literacy, the goals include strengthening public education from kindergarten to 12th grade with a focus on supporting the strategic priorities of the San Francisco Unified School District and supporting community-wide literacy projects. Another goal is to enhance civic education on a broader scale, implemented nationally, regionally, or in multiple states, by promoting civics as a priority and supporting teachers' professional development in civics. In Health and Recreation, the aim is to foster healthy lifestyles and opportunities for youth engagement in sports and recreational activities, with this particular support being invitation-only and focused on the San Francisco area.