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Summary

Incorporated in 1959 in LA as Woldenberg Charitable and Educational Foundation. The areas of giving are Animals & Environment, Arts & Culture, Civil Affairs, Education/Recreation & Opportunities for Children, Human Services, Health, and Jewish Causes. In 2021 the Woldenberg foundation assets reached $38.3 million dollars and it distributed $3.3 million dollars.

Background

Stephen Goldring, 1908-1996, was a prominent businessman and philanthropist. Born in Pensacola, FL, he started a wholesale alcohol distributorship soon after the repeal of Prohibition. In 1944, Goldring expanded his business into New Orleans with the founding of the Magnolia Marketing Company with his long-time business partner Malcolm Woldenberg. During his over fifty years in the business, Goldring grew to become one of the most successful and respected members of his industry. Goldring believed that with financial success came great social responsibility. He created and directed the Goldring Family Foundation, which supported charities in Louisiana, Florida, and Israel.

Malcolm Woldenberg, 1896-1982, was a committed philanthropist and leader of the Jewish community of New Orleans, LA. Born in Montreal, Canada to Jewish immigrants from Europe. he was dedicated to the survival of Judaism and the Jewish people. Woldenberg dedicated himself to his philanthropy. He supported several projects in Israel, including a cultural center, seventeen-day care centers and kindergartens, and the Dorothy and Malcolm Woldenberg Orthopedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. Since his death, his philanthropic vision lives on through the Woldenberg Foundation.

Activities

The Foundation primarily supports organizations in New Orleans.

Fields of Interest

Animals, Arts, Education, Environment, Higher Education, Social Distress

Geographical Focus

USA,
Israel

Average Grant

5000 $
The foundation allows varied amount grants.

Yearly Number of Grants

2

How to Apply

Visit the website to submit details and a Letter of Inquiry. A link is under "More Info and Guidance"

Supported Organizations

Israel

Alyn Hospital, Friends of Ir David, Birthright Israel

U.S.A

Tulane University, National World War II Museum, Louisiana Children's Museum, New Schools for New Orleans, United Way Worldwide, University of Louisville.

More Info and Guidance

People

Minette Brown, VP

Jeffrey B Goldring, Chair

William A Goldring, President