Private foundation · EIN 80-0038498 · Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Public & societal benefit

The Benjamin and Lois Goulston Charitable Foundaiton

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $35K total, median $14K. 33% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$35K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in MA
33%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.7M

How to apply

No specific forms or enclosures required. Contact: Diane Gertel, 176 Paulson Road, Waban, Ma, 6177311222 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Greater Palm Beach ChapterNaples, FLTo help improve the lives of those affected by type 1 diabetes$20K
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of AmericaNeedham Heights, MATo help find a cure for crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis$14K
Big Dog Ranch RescueLoxahatchee Groves, FLTo help rescue and place dogs with safe and loving families.$500

By state: Florida 2 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

The Benjamin and Lois Goulston Charitable Foundaiton is a private grantmaking foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, administered in care of Samet & Co, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 The Benjamin and Lois Goulston Charitable Foundaiton accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Benjamin and Lois Goulston Charitable Foundaiton give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $35K across 3 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does The Benjamin and Lois Goulston Charitable Foundaiton give?

Florida (2 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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