Gould Family Foundation Inc
Gould Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Del Mar, California. Its stated mission is to support innovative programs promoting experiential learning and the arts, with a preference for programs that have a strong plan for sustainability and/or growth.
Gould Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gould Family Foundation Inc gave $72K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,900
- +170.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +333.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,765
- -37.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,825
- Total assets
- $826,106
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (58% 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 Gould Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website said it would update its strategy, but the information provided does not describe a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2658 Del Mar Heights Road Box 348, Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone: (858) 692-2680
Website: https://gouldfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Gould Family Foundation Inc
Who Gould Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Central Kitchen ($10K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it funds organizations located in California, New York, Washington State, and Washington, D.C. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (58%), Washington, D.C. (18%), and New York (14%); smaller shares went to Michigan (3%) and Illinois (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gould Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1470% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 168% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $73K (2021). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Meals for Disaster Relief | $10,444 |
| Salvation Army Long Beach, CA | Community aid and relief | $10,406 |
| California Fire Foundation Sacramento, CA | Fire victim and safety aid | $10,298 |
| La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CA | Theatre arts advancement programs | $4,000 |
| Doctors without Borders New York, NY | Emergency medical aid in crises | $3,800 |
| Monument Crisis Center Concord, CA | Emergency Assistance | $3,000 |
| Multicultural Institute Berkeley, CA | Immigrants Assistance | $3,000 |
| Street Level Health Project Oakland, CA | Healthcare & Social Services | $3,000 |
| Humble Design Southfield, MI | Furnish homes for transitioning homeless | $2,061 |
| East Bay Center for the Performing Arts Richmond, CA | Youth performing arts training programs | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $826,106 | $133,651 | $132,578 | $71,900 | 26 | $71,900 | $119,781 | $42,813 |
| 2024 | $825,029 | $96,959 | $78,008 | $26,543 | 6 | $26,543 | $82,874 | $43,973 |
| 2023 | $806,069 | $83,868 | $74,044 | $34,260 | 29 | $34,260 | $70,536 | $42,145 |
| 2022 | $795,740 | $57,263 | $46,412 | $4,580 | 6 | $4,580 | $36,349 | $23,630 |
| 2021 | $766,615 | $84,753 | $108,859 | $72,759 | 21 | $72,759 | $66,703 | $24,296 |
| 2020 | $751,564 | $-4,404 | $48,022 | $20,588 | 17 | — | $5,847 | $38,482 |
| 2019 | $799,047 | $37,714 | $99,535 | $53,801 | 26 | — | $14,848 | $43,682 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gould Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43K 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
The foundation states that it supports innovative programs promoting experiential learning and the arts. Its website says it prefers programs with a strong plan for sustainability and/or growth.
Its 2025 grants also included organizations whose missions describe crisis relief and social services. For example, World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in humanitarian, climate, and community crises; Street Level Health Project describes itself as an entry point to healthcare and social services for people who are often overlooked; and the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $71,900. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,444, with a median grant of $1,825. The largest grants included $10,444 to World Central Kitchen for meals for disaster relief, $10,406 to the Salvation Army for community aid and relief, and $10,298 to the California Fire Foundation for fire victim and safety aid. Other grants included $4,000 to La Jolla Playhouse and $3,800 to Doctors Without Borders.
A separate grant-program description lists awards of $2,500–$10,000 and says applicant organizations must have 501(c)(3) status. The foundation’s website stated that it was not accepting LOIs or unsolicited proposals in 2025; that is a past cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Tamara J Gould, President; Maile Gould D’Arcy, Secretary; David A Gould, Treasurer; and Richard S Gould, J Alexander Thier, Kate Mara D’Arcy, Caroline Gould, Luc D’Arcy, C Brett D’Arcy, and Emma D’Arcy, Directors.
Gould Family Foundation Inc is led by Tamara J Gould, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tamara J Gould
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C Brett D'Arcy
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Gould
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Mara D'Arcy
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luc D'Arcy
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard S Gould
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amalia Gould
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ava Gould
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma D'Arcy
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Thier
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Izzy Thier
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J Alexander Thier
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Riley D'Arcy
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maile Gould D'Arcy
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $18K (2025)
David A Gould
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J Alexander Their (2019–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Maile Gould D'Arcy (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Gould Family Foundation Inc
How much does Gould Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Gould Family Foundation Inc gave $72K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 6 grants.
What is Gould Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gould Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,825, and its average grant was $2,765, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gould Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Gould Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Oakland, CA (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Gould Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Gould Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gould Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gould Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include World Central Kitchen ($10,444), Salvation Army ($10,406) and California Fire Foundation ($10,298), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gould Family Foundation Inc?
Gould Family Foundation Inc reported $826K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gould Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it supports innovative programs promoting experiential learning and the arts. Its website says it prefers programs with a strong plan for sustainability and/or growth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gould Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Gould Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gould Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7259693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Gould Family Foundation Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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