The Mackler-Goding Foundation focuses primarily on health and medical causes—particularly local hospital support and breast cancer work—while also making smaller, flexible gifts to higher-education research, Jewish congregational life, and community arts/media projects. Grants tend to be unrestricted or for general program support, suggesting a preference for flexible funding to trusted organizations. The foundation shows a geographic tilt toward Florida and nearby communities, with selective support for major universities and community foundations elsewhere.
Focus Areas
Hospital fundraising / regional healthcare foundations (e.g., Sarasota Memorial)Breast cancer research, advocacy, and direct-service organizations (repeated support to BREM Foundation)University science and medical research funds (e.g., Penn State Eberly College of Science; Johns Hopkins microneurosurgery)Local Jewish synagogue general support (e.g., Temple Beth Ami)Community arts/media and local relief initiatives (e.g., Lifeline Productions; Gulf Coast Community Foundation)
Who They Fund
Eberly College of Science (higher education institution)
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$23K
Total Assets
$810K
Total Revenue
$181K
Total Expenses
$29K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $1K and $3K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$3K
Geographic Reach
Regional4 states funded
About 0% of grants go to recipients in PA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
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microneurosurgery researchers / medical researchers
nonprofit organization (Sunshine from Darkness Inc.)
event attendees / beneficiaries of charitable events
Giving Approach
Moderate-size, discretionary grants concentrated among a handful of organizations (several larger gifts of $5k–$10k and multiple repeat grants to breast cancer work). Funding is often general/unrestricted and geographically focused on Florida and regional institutions, with occasional support to major universities and community foundations.
Funding Style
general operating / unrestricted supportevent-driven fundraising supportresearch fund supportinstitutional support (higher education)
Notable grantees: Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, BREM Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer, Lifeline Productions, Pennsylvania State University, Temple Beth Ami
Topics
microneurosurgery researchmedical / clinical researchscience college program supportcharitable event fundinggeneral philanthropic support for nonprofits
Latest 990 Filing
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Recent Grants
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
Recipient
Location
Amount
Year
Purpose
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
SARASOTA, FL
$10,000
2025
GENERAL & UNRESTRICED
LIFELINE PRODUCTIONS
SARASOTA, FL
$5,500
2025
GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED
BREM FOUNDATION TO DEFEAT BREST CANCER
SILVER SPRING, MD
$5,000
2025
GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED
TEMPLE BETH AMI
SANTA CLARITA, CA
$2,500
2025
GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED
BREM FOUNDATION TO DEFEAT BREAST CANCER INC
SILVER SPRING, MD
$2,500
2024
Charitable Event
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
BALTIMORE, MD
$2,500
2024
Microneurosurgery Research Fund
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
STATE COLLEGE, PA
$3,000
2023
Eberly College of Science
BREM FOUNDATION TO DEFEAT BREAST CANCER INC
SILVER SPRING, MD
$3,000
2023
Empower Hour
GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
VENICE, FL
$1,500
2023
Sunshine from Darkness INC.
COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT
HUNTINGTON PK, CA
$1,000
2023
General & Unrestricted
THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$1,000
2023
General & Unrestricted
INDEPENDENT OPERA COMPANY
N HOLLYWOOD, CA
$1,000
2023
General & Unrestricted
SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
$10,000
SARASOTA, FL2025
GENERAL & UNRESTRICED
LIFELINE PRODUCTIONS
$5,500
SARASOTA, FL2025
GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED
BREM FOUNDATION TO DEFEAT BREST CANCER
$5,000
SILVER SPRING, MD2025
GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED
TEMPLE BETH AMI
$2,500
SANTA CLARITA, CA2025
GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED
BREM FOUNDATION TO DEFEAT BREAST CANCER INC
$2,500
SILVER SPRING, MD2024
Charitable Event
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
$2,500
BALTIMORE, MD2024
Microneurosurgery Research Fund
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
$3,000
STATE COLLEGE, PA2023
Eberly College of Science
BREM FOUNDATION TO DEFEAT BREAST CANCER INC
$3,000
SILVER SPRING, MD2023
Empower Hour
GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$1,500
VENICE, FL2023
Sunshine from Darkness INC.
COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT
$1,000
HUNTINGTON PK, CA2023
General & Unrestricted
THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA
$1,000
PHILADELPHIA, PA2023
General & Unrestricted
INDEPENDENT OPERA COMPANY
$1,000
N HOLLYWOOD, CA2023
General & Unrestricted
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Mackler-Goding Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses in 5 days (Jul 1, 2026)Award: $20K – $30K
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) research and patient/family supportArts (vocal, music, painting, theatre/performance)Sciences & Medicine (research, orphan diseases)+3 more
Who can apply: Primarily IRS 501(c)(3) organizations. Individuals affiliated with a 501(c)(3) and private companies doing orphan/medical disease research may be considered. Religious organizations are not eligible. The Foundation does not fund capital programs or equipment. Grants are one‑year (the Foundation does not make multi‑year grants, though successful grantees may reapply).
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by January 31 or July 1 for consideration in the Spring or Fall grant cycles. Late postmarks may be considered in the following cycle.
Open nowCloses in 5 days (Jul 1, 2026)Award: $20K – $30K
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Initiative
Alzheimer's Disease researchPatient education and support for ADDiagnostics and biomarker development+1 more
Who can apply: Organizations or individuals (associated with a 501(c)(3)) conducting AD research or patient-benefit programs. Private companies doing relevant research may be considered.
Deadline: Postmark by January 31 or July 1 for consideration in the Spring or Fall grant cycles.
Open nowCloses in 5 days (Jul 1, 2026)Award: $20K+
Orphan Disease & Specialized Medical Research Grants
Orphan disease researchSpecialized medical research
Who can apply: Accredited organizations, companies, and individuals conducting orphan disease research; private companies may be eligible for larger or multi-year support.
Deadline: Postmarked by January 31 or July 1 for Spring or Fall consideration.
Open nowCloses in 5 days (Jul 1, 2026)Award: $20K – $30K
General Annual Grant Program
Arts (vocal, music, painting, theatre)Sciences & Medicine (research, orphan diseases)Environment+2 more
Who can apply: Primarily IRS 501(c)(3) organizations. Individuals associated with a 501(c)(3) (artists, students) may be considered. Religious organizations are not eligible. Proposals must be within the Foundation's stated areas of interest and non-political in nature when applicable.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by January 31 or July 1 for consideration in the Spring or Fall grant cycles. Late postmarks may be considered in the following cycle.
Open nowCloses in 5 days (Jul 1, 2026)Award: $20K – $30K
General Grant Program — Arts (vocal, music, painting, theatre)
Performing artsVisual artsArtist development+1 more
Who can apply: Typically IRS 501(c)(3) organizations; individuals may be considered if associated with a 501(c)(3). Religious organizations not eligible.
Deadline: Postmark by January 31 or July 1 for Spring/Fall cycles.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.