Goff Family Foundation
The Goff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, predominantly in Arizona, including organizations supporting public education, higher education, public radio, music education, and homelessness services.
Goff Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Goff Family Foundation gave $513K across 91 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Arizona. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $513,065
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 91
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,638
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,686,299
- -21.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (5 of 91, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Goff Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4718 N 33Rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: (602) 468-0332
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Goff Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Save Our Schools Arizona Network ($325K). Together the top 10 received $465K.
Grant Size Distribution
361 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 353 grants of 361 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona. The remaining reported shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (2%), Massachusetts (1%), Virginia (1%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 91 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Goff Family Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 91 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $251; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $288 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 104% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 582% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $251K (2021) to $513K (2024). In 2024 it made 91 grants totaling $513K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save Our Schools Arizona Network Tempe, AZ | Program Support | $325,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $80,000 |
| Law College Association Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $18,160 |
| One Humdred Angels Scottsdale, AZ | Program Support | $15,800 |
| Friends of Public Radio Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $7,000 |
| Sounds Academy Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $4,700 |
| Unitarian Univ Congreg of PHX (Uucp) Paradise Valley, AZ | Program Support | $4,500 |
| Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix Mesa, AZ | Program Support | $3,500 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $3,000 |
| Tonto Gravity Riders Scottsdale, AZ | Program Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,686,299 | $60,016 | $532,624 | $513,065 | 91 | $515,724 | $42,435 | $88,656 |
| 2023 | $2,158,239 | $583,839 | $455,447 | $433,365 | 92 | $435,247 | $221,198 | $86,467 |
| 2022 | $2,178,022 | $434,801 | $420,897 | $386,695 | 89 | $388,284 | $61,725 | $89,705 |
| 2021 | $2,272,059 | $1,050,851 | $271,478 | $251,114 | 89 | $254,545 | $536,227 | $91,130 |
| 2020 | $1,659,912 | $2,011,533 | — | — | — | — | $1,083 | $7,618 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Save Our Schools Arizona Network describes its mission as strengthening and protecting quality public education, while the University of Arizona Foundation says it supports the university through private support. Sounds Academy describes its work as providing music education opportunities to children, and UMOM New Day Centers says it works to end family homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 91 grants totaling $513,065. Grants ranged from $52 to $325,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $325,000 to Save Our Schools Arizona Network, $80,000 to the University of Arizona Foundation, and $18,160 to the Law College Association. Other reported grants included $7,000 to Friends of Public Radio Arizona, $4,700 to Sounds Academy, $3,500 to Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix, $3,000 to Central Arizona Shelter Services, and $2,500 to UMOM New Day Centers. The listed grants were for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward Goff as president, Elizabeth Goff as treasurer, Kirin Goff as secretary, and Chandra Goff as director.
Goff Family Foundation is led by Edward Goff, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Goff
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chandra Goff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Goff
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirin Goff
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jordan Boyd (2020–2023) — 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 Goff Family Foundation
How much does Goff Family Foundation give each year?
Goff Family Foundation gave $513K across 91 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $433K across 92 grants.
What is Goff Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Goff Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $5,638, across 91 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Goff Family Foundation that year got $251 on average.
Where does Goff Family Foundation give grants?
Goff Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (25 grants), Washington, DC (15 grants), Tucson, AZ (5 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (3 grants).
Does Goff Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 91 grants with a stated purpose on Goff Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (91 grants).
Who are Goff Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Goff Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Save Our Schools Arizona Network ($325,000), University of Arizona Foundation ($80,000) and Law College Association ($18,160), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Goff Family Foundation?
Goff Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $516K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Goff Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goff Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Goff Family Foundation's EIN?
Goff Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4325156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Goff Family 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
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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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Grantable. (2026). Goff Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/goff-family-foundation-morg_22274d83f2014fb58ed3bc5c4db32d06
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