Gould Family Foundation
The Gould Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Prides Crossing, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing describes work to equip and upgrade hospitals, clinics, and schools in the developing world, and lists charitable contributions for medical services, equipment, and supplies in several countries.
Gould Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gould Family Foundation gave $271K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state South Carolina. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $270,902
- -64.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,350
- -54.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,715
- Total assets
- $428,637
- +42.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (12% 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 Gould Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Avalon Ave, Prides Crossing, MA 01965
Phone: (978) 921-2777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gould Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvest Initiatives - Burundi ($32K). Together the top 10 received $243K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 66 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing describes work in Uganda, Burundi, and other countries. Its 2024 grant list includes support for medical services in Burundi and Kenya, as well as grants to organizations with listed locations in South Carolina, Massachusetts, Maine, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gould Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $27K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2020) to $767K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $271K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Initiatives - Burundi Charleston, SC | Provide Medical Services and Care in Burundi | $32,400 |
| Soft Power Health | Provide Medical Services, Supplies and Care | $29,591 |
| Kabubbu Development Project | Assistance for at Risk and Vulnerable Mothers | $28,700 |
| Sacode | Provide Medical Services, Supplies and Care | $28,000 |
| Ugeafi | Provide Medical Services, Equipment and Care | $27,151 |
| Ebenezer Seventh-Day Adventist Health Centre | Provide Medical Services and Supplies | $26,950 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Clinic Prides Crossing, MA | Provide Medical Services, Supplies and Care | $20,000 |
| Nundu Deaconess Hospital | Provide Medical Services, Equipment and Care | $19,430 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Kenya Biddeford, ME | Provide Medical Services, Supplies and Care in Kenya | $18,260 |
| Health Builders Annandale, VA | Provide Medical Services, Supplies and Care | $13,000 |
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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 | $428,637 | $1,078,834 | $952,145 | $270,902 | 14 | $950,439 | $938 | $12,610 |
| 2023 | $301,948 | $894,634 | $908,224 | $767,009 | 18 | $906,634 | $1,537 | $17,598 |
| 2022 | $315,538 | $703,995 | $626,245 | $187,695 | 8 | $412,960 | $332 | $11,557 |
| 2021 | $237,788 | $918,331 | $1,173,957 | $549,408 | 16 | $1,157,514 | $36 | $17,404 |
| 2020 | $493,414 | $701,153 | $554,982 | $113,963 | 10 | — | $61 | $13,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gould Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 2024 filing describes its program as “outside medical services in Uganda, Burundi and other countries.” It says it collaborates with partners to provide equipment, services, training, and systems to entities in the developing world. Its listed 2024 grants include support for medical services and care, equipment and supplies, and assistance for at-risk and vulnerable mothers.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $270,902. Grant amounts ranged from $3,600 to $32,400, with a median grant of $19,715.
Among the largest reported grants were $32,400 to Harvest Initiatives - Burundi for medical services and care in Burundi; $29,591 to Soft Power Health for medical services, supplies, and care; $28,700 to Kabubbu Development Project for assistance for at-risk and vulnerable mothers; and $28,000 to SACODE for medical services, supplies, and care. Other large grants included $27,151 to UGEAFI, $26,950 to Ebenezer Seventh-Day Adventist Health Centre, and $20,000 to Notre Dame Catholic Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John E Gould and Debra J Gould as trustees.
Gould Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra J. Gould
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E. Gould
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Gould Family Foundation
How much does Gould Family Foundation give each year?
Gould Family Foundation gave $271K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $767K across 18 grants.
What is Gould Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gould Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,715, and its average grant was $19,350, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gould Family Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Gould Family Foundation give grants?
Gould Family Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 12% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (9%) and Maine (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Prides Crossing, MA (2 grants).
Does Gould Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Gould Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Medical Services, Equipment and Care" (5 grants) and "Provide Medical Services, Supplies and Care" (4 grants).
Who are Gould Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gould Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Harvest Initiatives - Burundi ($32,400), Soft Power Health ($29,591) and Kabubbu Development Project ($28,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gould Family Foundation?
Gould Family Foundation reported $429K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $950K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gould Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its program as “outside medical services in Uganda, Burundi and other countries.” It says it collaborates with partners to provide equipment, services, training, and systems to entities in the developing world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gould Family Foundation?
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's EIN?
Gould Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0454360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gould 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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