Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat
The Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Glencoe, Illinois. Its 2024 filing lists charitable grants to organizations, including Jewish, cultural, emergency medical, social-service, and community organizations.
Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat at a glance
In short: Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat gave $91K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,542
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,926
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $524,243
- -10.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (23 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (91% 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 Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat
- 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: 620 Orchard Ln, Glencoe, IL 60022
Phone: (312) 427-2818
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish United Funds ($51K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 222 grants of 226 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 6% to recipients in New York. The reported shares for California and Arizona were 1% each; Florida was listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 47 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $406; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 277% 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 $83K (2023) to $103K (2022). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Funds Chicago, IL | Charitable | $51,350 |
| Ravinia Festival Association Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $12,500 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel Glencoe, IL | Charitable | $10,905 |
| Hadassah Chicago-North Shore Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $3,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| University of Southern California Hillel Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Israel Parasport Center Northfield, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Jewish National Fund Inc Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $500 |
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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 | $524,243 | $43,822 | $106,252 | $90,542 | 47 | $90,542 | $38,297 | $32,726 |
| 2023 | $586,673 | $30,691 | $91,357 | $83,194 | 50 | $83,194 | $24,843 | $33,856 |
| 2022 | $647,339 | $54,961 | $111,910 | $102,927 | 61 | $102,927 | $48,426 | $42,664 |
| 2021 | $704,288 | $114,218 | $93,666 | $85,442 | 68 | — | $80,194 | $38,586 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat reported a distributable amount of $33K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the recipients, Ravinia Festival Association describes its work as presenting performances by artists across classical, jazz, and other music traditions. American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel, while Friends of United Hatzalah says it funds organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services. Other recipients describe work including support for people facing homelessness, hunger, and adversity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $90,542 across 47 grants. Grants ranged from $36 to $51,350, with a median grant of $100.
The largest reported awards included $51,350 to Jewish United Funds, $12,500 to Ravinia Festival Association, $10,905 to North Shore Congregation Israel, and $3,500 to Hadassah Chicago-North Shore. Other listed grants included $2,500 to American Friends of Magen David Adom, $1,800 to Friends of United Hatzalah, and $1,000 to Michael Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard Goss as president, Roberta Goss as director, and David Goss as treasurer.
Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat is led by Howard Goss, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard Goss
President
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Goss
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Goss
Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat
How much does Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat give each year?
Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat gave $91K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 50 grants.
What is Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat's typical grant size?
Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $1,926, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat that year got $406 on average.
Where does Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat give grants?
Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat gives mostly in Illinois: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (10 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Northbrook, IL (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (47 grants).
Who are Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat's largest grantees?
Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish United Funds ($51,350), Ravinia Festival Association ($12,500) and North Shore Congregation Israel ($10,905), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat?
Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat reported $524K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among the recipients, Ravinia Festival Association describes its work as presenting performances by artists across classical, jazz, and other music traditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat?
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 Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat's EIN?
Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3370191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Howard & Roberta Goss Charitable Foundat 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 2021–2024
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