Private foundation · EIN 26-1377120 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gould Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $410K total, median $12K. 65% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$410K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in GA
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Atlanta Community Food BankEast Point, GACharitable$100K
Childrens Healthcare of AtlantaAtlanta, GACharitable$100K
Alliance TheaterAtlanta, GACharitable$25K
Community Friendship IncAtlanta, GACharitable$25K
Global Village ProjectDecatur, GACharitable$25K
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GACharitable$20K
Greenlight FundBoston, MACharitable$20K
Hands on AtlantaAtlanta, GACharitable$15K
High Museum of ArtAtlanta, GACharitable$12K
Public Broadcasting AtlantaAtlanta, GACharitable$10K
Atlanta Botanical GardenAtlanta, GACharitable$10K
Be the Match Foundation NmdpMinneapolis, MNCharitable$10K
Bmt InfonetHighland Park, ILCharitable$10K
Lets Get ReadyNew York, NYCharitable$10K
Players Philanthropy FundTowson, MDCharitable$10K
Decatur Emergency Assistance MinistryDecatur, GACharitable$5,000
The Acceleration ProjectScarsdale, NYCharitable$3,000

By state: Georgia 11 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 2 · Minnesota 1 · Illinois 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Gould Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of David Gould, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gould Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gould Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $410K across 17 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Gould Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (11 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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