Designed to Go Far Foundation
Designed to Go Far Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Manhattan, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K.
Designed to Go Far Foundation at a glance
In short: Designed to Go Far Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,000
- +1400.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +650.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Primary geography
- Colorado (67% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Designed to Go Far Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Designed to Go Far Fdn ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Designed to Go Far Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $200 (2021) to $3K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Designed to Go Far Fdn Denver, CO | Children's Outreach Program | $2,000 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Johnson Cancer Research Center | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $2,504 | $6,971 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $127 |
| 2021 | $4,467 | $5,247 | $1,207 | $200 | 1 | $200 | $223 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Designed to Go Far Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Designed to Go Far Foundation is led by Denzel Goolsby, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Denzel Goolsby
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy Latimore
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Goolsby
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Designed to Go Far Foundation
How much does Designed to Go Far Foundation give each year?
Designed to Go Far Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $200 across 1 grant.
What is Designed to Go Far Foundation?
Designed to Go Far Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Manhattan, KS.
Where does Designed to Go Far Foundation operate?
Designed to Go Far Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Kansas.
How much is Designed to Go Far Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Designed to Go Far Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Designed to Go Far Foundation's EIN?
Designed to Go Far Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4326422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
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 2021–2022
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