Go Therefore Inc
Go Therefore Inc is a private foundation, based in Vestavia Hills, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $664.
Go Therefore Inc at a glance
In short: Go Therefore Inc gave $8K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,650
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,093
- +34.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $73,654
- +36.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Go Therefore Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Reformed University Fellowship ($2K). Together the top 6 received $6K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,150), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Go Therefore Inc gives
- Giving grew 133% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 179% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150 (2020) to $8K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reformed University Fellowship Charlotte, NC | Charitable Contribution | $2,200 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,150 |
| Mission to the World Lawrenceville, GA | Charitable Contribution | $1,800 |
| Pioneer Bible Translators Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $400 |
| Onward Auburn Auburn, AL | Charitable Contribution | $400 |
| Africa New Life Ministries Portland, OR | Charitable Contribution | $350 |
| First Baptist Church Hurst Hurst, TX | Charitable Contribution | $350 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,654 | $28,084 | $8,600 | $7,650 | 7 | $7,650 | $664 | $4,264 |
| 2023 | $54,170 | $21,986 | $5,620 | $4,870 | 6 | $4,870 | $262 | $2,800 |
| 2021 | $28,754 | $7,231 | $3,613 | $3,288 | 4 | $3,288 | $86 | $1,914 |
| 2020 | $25,138 | $25,312 | $174 | $150 | 1 | — | $29 | $854 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Go Therefore Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Go Therefore Inc is led by Dudley Simms V, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dudley Simms V
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Armstrong Simms
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hampton Simms
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aimee Simms (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Boone Simms (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dudley Simms IV (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Therefore Inc
How much does Go Therefore Inc give each year?
Go Therefore Inc gave $8K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 6 grants.
What is Go Therefore Inc's typical grant size?
Go Therefore Inc's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $1,093, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Go Therefore Inc give grants?
Go Therefore Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (28%) and Georgia (24%).
Who are Go Therefore Inc's largest grantees?
Go Therefore Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Reformed University Fellowship ($2,200), Mission to the World ($1,800) and Pioneer Bible Translators ($400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,150), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Go Therefore Inc?
Go Therefore Inc reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Go Therefore Inc's EIN?
Go Therefore Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4050472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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