The Gobioff Foundation is a private family foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, with operations focused on the Tampa Bay area. Established in 2007 by Howard Gobioff, the foundation became tax-exempt in August 2008. The foundation works to support human rights organizations and the Tampa, Florida arts community through strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
-13.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$707K
+32.7% YoY
Grant Count
73
+12.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+18.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Gobioff Foundation's mission is to "make the world a better place," as directed by founder Howard Gobioff. The foundation supports two primary funding areas:
Arts & Culture: The foundation funds art-focused organizations that enhance the cultural landscape of the Tampa Bay region through exhibitions and public performances. The foundation does not currently fund classes or educational opportunities.
Human Rights & Civil Liberties: The foundation actively seeks organizations in the Tampa Bay area working toward equity, inclusivity, and diversity.
The foundation's mission is described as dynamic and constantly developing as the organization and family grow.
Grantmaking
Recent grants awarded in 2024 include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and projects in the Tampa Bay area, specifically Hillsborough and Pinellas counties in Florida. However, the foundation's giving extends across 18 states, including Florida, California, New York, Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, and others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $3,631,787
- Total Revenue: $237,835
- Total Expenses: $803,121
- Total Giving: $676,815–$759,439
Grant Statistics:
- Giving Rate: 19.4%
- Average Grant Amount: $10,807
- Median Grant Amount: $10,000
- Total Grants Awarded (lifetime): 198
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,631,787 | $4,197,073 | $4,565,416 |
| Revenue | $237,835 | $236,249 | $50,867 |
| Expenses | $803,121 | $604,592 | $685,113 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $759,439 | $563,576 | $580,190 |
| Net Investment Income | $227,003 | $244,886 | $21,810 |
| Distributable Amount | $425,785 | $368,049 | $386,316 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Neil Gobioff: Director, President, and Secretary (works 25 hours per week without compensation)
- Gianna Rendina-Gobioff: Vice President (works 25 hours per week without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Gobioff | Dir, Pres, Sec | 25 | — |
| Gianna Rendina-Gobioff | VP | 25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025 Microgrant Recipients:** The foundation announced 2025 Cycle 4 microgrant recipients, including:
MicrograntsTaelynna Czech for "Vibrant Visions: A Colorful Community Celebration" (May 16, 2026, at Unitarian Universalist Church of Clearwater)
Jeremiah Woody for "Galileo's Puberty," a spoken-word film project
**Treasure Tampa Initiative:** The foundation operates Treasure Tampa (T²), a creative placemaking program that facilitates community partnerships and funds projects to increase creative placemaking initiatives within Tampa. The initiative aims to enhance community engagement through arts and culture.
Creative Pinellas, Gobioff Foundation, City of Clearwater artist grant opportunitiesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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