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 grant aims to support initiatives across various sectors including Democracy & Civil Liberties, Education & Literacy, Environment, Jewish Community, and Reproductive Health & Rights with a focus on enhancing public engagement, equity, and sustainability. It prioritizes: protecting and expanding access to voting, reducing the influence of money in politics, strengthening policy against gun violence, advancing education and literacy, promoting environmental sustainability, supporting the Jewish community in contemporary relevance and combating antisemitism, and bolstering reproductive health rights and services. The geographic focus is mainly national, with specific initiatives targeted at the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.