Goldstein Foundation
Manhattan, KS — December 1, 2025 —The Goldstein Foundation has announced its 2025 community investments, awarding more than $2 million in support of critical projects, capital campaigns, and nonprofit initiatives across the region.
These grants continue the philanthropic legacy of Jack and Joann Goldstein, whose commitment to strengthening Manhattan and the Flint Hills region led to the creation of the Goldstein Foundation fund in 2011. Jack Goldstein — one of Manhattan’s most notable entrepreneurs — passed away in 2010, but his dedication to giving back lives on through annual grantmaking that fuels local opportunity, stability, and quality of life.
This year’s investments include support for local human service agencies, major capital improvements, community facilities, healthcare enhancements, arts & culture initiatives, and youth-focused programming.
2025 Goldstein Foundation Commitments:
- Big Lakes Development Center Capital Campaign — $250,000
- Bishop Stadium Improvements Fund (Video Board) — $241,969
- Grow Green Match Day Matching Funds — $100,000
- Clay Center Multi-Generational Life Center Campaign — $500,000
- Flint Hills Community Accelerator Campaign — $150,000
- Good Shepherd Foundation Campaign — $125,000
- Manhattan Emergency Shelter, Inc. Grant Match — $53,000
- Museum of Art and Light Lobby Elevator — $50,000
- Stormont Vail Foundation MRI Software — $67,000
- Wareham Hall Renovation Campaign — $350,000
- YES! Fund Grant — $10,000
- Wonder Workshop Grant — $21,000
- Meadowlark Hills Foundation Campaign — $100,000
- Sunset Zoo Campaign — $250,000
- Make A Difference Foundation Youth Facility — $50,000
- Flint Hills Breadbasket Emergency Food Funds — $25,000
- Honor Our Fallen Heroes Memorial — $50,000
- Yuma Street Cultural Center Campaign — $250,000
- Manhattan Arts Center Sound System - To Be Disclosed
- K-State Foundation Anderson Hall Renovation - To Be Disclosed
“These investments reflect a continued commitment to addressing a wide range of local needs across Manhattan and the surrounding area — including housing stability, food security, youth opportunity, community spaces, and long-term community vitality,” said Dr. Sarah Barrett, Vice President for Impact Strategy & Grant Programs.
For Jack and Joann, purposeful philanthropy was simply how you show care for the place you call home. Even after Jack’s passing in 2010 — and through Joann’s continued support of this mission until her recent — their generosity continues to shape Manhattan’s future.