Goff Family Foundation
The Goff Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2021. The foundation focuses on making grants to charitable organizations across multiple sectors, with particular emphasis on education and community support initiatives.
Key facts about Goff Family Foundation
- EIN
- 85-4325156
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $513,065
- Grants made (2024)
- 91
- Average grant
- $5,638
- Median grant
- $500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (5 of 91, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,686,299
- Primary geography
- Arizona (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Goff Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Goff Family Foundation's 91 itemized 2024 grants were Arizona (95%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (25 grants), Washington, DC (15 grants), Tucson, AZ (5 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (3 grants). None of its 91 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (91 grants).
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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-21.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$513K
+18.4% YoY
Grant Count
91
-1.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+19.7% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM Education
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$52–$325,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Arizona
- District of Columbia
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 91 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,158,239
- Total Revenues: $583,839
- Total Expenses: $455,447
- Total Giving: $513,065
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,686,299
The foundation operates with zero employees and relies entirely on volunteer board leadership.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,686,299 | $2,158,239 | $2,178,022 |
| Revenue | $60,016 | $583,839 | $434,801 |
| Expenses | $532,624 | $455,447 | $420,897 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $515,724 | $435,247 | $388,284 |
| Net Investment Income | $42,435 | $221,198 | $61,725 |
| Distributable Amount | $88,656 | $86,467 | $89,705 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
361 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Save Our Schools Arizona Network ($325,000), University of Arizona Foundation ($80,000), Law College Association ($18,160).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer board with no paid staff:
- Edward Goff – President
- Elizabeth Goff – Secretary and Treasurer
- Kirin Goff – Secretary
- Chandra Goff – Director
- Jordan Boyd – Director
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Goff | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Edward Goff | President | 1 | — |
| Kirin Goff | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Chandra Goff | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Goff Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Science and STEM Education
How do I apply for a grant from Goff Family Foundation?
The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Goff Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Arizona • District of Columbia • New York
What size grants does Goff Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Goff Family Foundation awarded 91 grants totaling $513K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Goff Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Goff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.