GO Foundation
GO Foundation is a private foundation based in Marble Falls, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $13,507, including grants to religious organizations, Christian education, youth programs, health organizations, and other charitable recipients.
GO Foundation at a glance
In short: GO Foundation gave $14K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $519.5), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,507
- +239.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $520
- +108.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $387,609
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to GO Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing says to contact George Q Offutt with a letter and supporting data.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states a June 30 deadline for awards paid in the subsequent calendar year.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states a June 30 deadline for awards paid in the subsequent calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: George Q Offutt
Mailing address: 401 Meadowlakes Dr, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Phone: (830) 693-7515
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GO Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West Houston Church of Christ ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Texas received 60% of grant dollars, followed by Maryland (15%), Arizona (7%), North Carolina (6%), and Kansas (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How GO Foundation gives
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 1% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $14K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Houston Church of Christ Houston, TX | Church | $3,000 |
| Faith Academy of Marble Falls Marble Falls, TX | Christian School | $2,100 |
| Intl Lyme & Assoc Diseases Fdn Chevy Chase, MD | Education | $2,000 |
| Jesuralem Prayer Team Phoenix, AZ | Religious Org | $1,000 |
| Phoenix Center Marble Falls, TX | Troubled Kids | $1,000 |
| Trinity Broadcasting Network Fort Worth, TX | Religious Broadcasting | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | International Relief | $750 |
| Shriners Children's Topeka, KS | Childrens Hospital | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Childrens Research Hospital | $500 |
| Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX | Christian School | $300 |
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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 | $387,609 | $-19,721 | $15,194 | $13,507 | 26 | $387 | — | $62,701 |
| 2024 | $422,524 | $20,450 | $5,234 | $3,982 | 16 | $1,252 | — | $48,621 |
| 2023 | $418,400 | $9,079 | $4,422 | $2,960 | 12 | $4,422 | — | $33,144 |
| 2022 | $417,744 | $28,159 | $9,480 | $7,910 | 16 | $9,480 | $12,964 | $44,009 |
| 2021 | $399,065 | $26,513 | $7,505 | $6,125 | 7 | $6,125 | $16,007 | $28,405 |
| 2020 | $380,812 | $303,488 | $9,927 | $9,100 | 6 | — | $53,588 | $14,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GO Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Faith Academy of Marble Falls describes itself as a private Christian college preparatory school for elementary and secondary students; Phoenix Center says it provides free, year-round programs to promote the physical and mental well-being of Central Texas youth. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people around the world.
Other 2025 recipients include St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, whose stated mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, and Abilene Christian University, which describes its mission as educating students for Christian service and leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 26 grants totaling $13,507. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $3,000, with a median of $100. Larger grants included $3,000 to West Houston Church of Christ, $2,100 to Faith Academy of Marble Falls, $2,000 to the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Foundation, and $1,000 each to Jerusalem Prayer Team, Phoenix Center, and Trinity Broadcasting Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George Q Offutt as President; Bradley Q Offutt as VP & Assistant Treasurer; Brian K Offutt and Amy L Offutt as VPs & Assistant Secretaries; and Vicky L Wilson-Offutt as VP, Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer.
GO Foundation is led by George Q Offutt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Q Offutt
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy L Offutt
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Q Offutt
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian K Offutt
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicky L Wilson-Offutt
Vice President, Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vicky L Wilson (2021–2022) — Vice President, Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 GO Foundation
How much does GO Foundation give each year?
GO Foundation gave $14K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 16 grants.
What is GO Foundation's typical grant size?
GO Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $520, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GO Foundation give grants?
GO Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (15%) and Arizona (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Topeka, KS (3 grants), Marble Falls, TX (2 grants), Munday, TX (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does GO Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on GO Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church" (3 grants) and "Veterans Support" (3 grants).
Who are GO Foundation's largest grantees?
GO Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include West Houston Church of Christ ($3,000), Faith Academy of Marble Falls ($2,100) and Intl Lyme & Assoc Diseases Fdn ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is GO Foundation?
GO Foundation reported $388K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $387 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (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 does GO Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GO Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GO Foundation's EIN?
GO Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2768304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does GO Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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