David Gopen Foundation
David Gopen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Allston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $265K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $23K.
David Gopen Foundation at a glance
In short: David Gopen Foundation gave $9K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,750
- +24.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,094
- +70.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $875
- Total assets
- $264,980
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who David Gopen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brandeis University ($3K). Together the top 8 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How David Gopen Foundation gives
- Giving grew 178% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $9K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Educational | $3,000 |
| 2 Life Communitites Brighton, MA | Civic | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston Boston, MA | Educational | $1,250 |
| Friends of IDF New York, NY | Civic | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Civic | $750 |
| PMC Jimmy Fund Brookline, MA | Medical | $300 |
| Park Ave Synagogue New York, NY | Religious | $270 |
| Friends of United Hatalak New York, NY | Religious | $180 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David Gopen Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Gopen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Stuart Gopen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Robert Gopen (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about David Gopen Foundation
How much does David Gopen Foundation give each year?
David Gopen Foundation gave $9K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 11 grants.
What is David Gopen Foundation's typical grant size?
David Gopen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $875, and its average grant was $1,094, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David Gopen Foundation give grants?
David Gopen Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does David Gopen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on David Gopen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (3 grants).
Who are David Gopen Foundation's largest grantees?
David Gopen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brandeis University ($3,000), 2 Life Communitites ($2,000) and Boys and Girls Club of Boston ($1,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David Gopen Foundation?
David Gopen Foundation reported $265K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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