David Gopen Foundation
David Gopen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Allston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $243K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 11 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $4K.
David Gopen Foundation at a glance
In short: David Gopen Foundation gave $7K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $608.182), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,690
- -23.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $608
- -44.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $242,632
- -8.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (40% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who David Gopen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David Gopen Foundation gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $9K (2025). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,690 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $242,632 | $-8,710 | $13,303 | $6,690 | 11 | $13,303 | $4,433 | $14,164 |
| 2025 | $264,980 | $23,385 | $14,676 | $8,750 | 8 | $14,676 | $23,385 | $12,612 |
| 2024 | $256,176 | $5,521 | $13,871 | $7,038 | 11 | $13,865 | $6,815 | $12,694 |
| 2023 | $261,853 | $14,321 | $11,070 | $4,500 | 11 | $11,070 | $14,321 | $12,300 |
| 2022 | $251,402 | $2,031 | $11,295 | $3,150 | 11 | $11,295 | $2,031 | $12,682 |
| 2021 | $259,366 | $1,724 | $13,134 | $6,210 | 16 | — | $1,724 | $12,861 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Gopen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David Gopen Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Gopen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Stuart Gopen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to Robert Gopen (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about David Gopen Foundation
How much does David Gopen Foundation give each year?
David Gopen Foundation gave $7K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $9K across 8 grants.
What is David Gopen Foundation's typical grant size?
David Gopen Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $608, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David Gopen Foundation give grants?
David Gopen Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (27%) and District of Columbia (19%).
Does David Gopen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on David Gopen Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (4 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
How large is David Gopen Foundation?
David Gopen Foundation reported $243K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is David Gopen Foundation's EIN?
David Gopen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6071034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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