Paula and James Gould Family Foundation
Paula and James Gould Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $485K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $33K.
Paula and James Gould Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Paula and James Gould Family Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $485,251
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Paula and James Gould Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rofeh International ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Paula and James Gould Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rofeh International Brookline, MA | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $485,251 | $32,875 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $32,875 | $21,438 |
| 2023 | $472,376 | $-2,820 | $25,159 | $20,000 | 1 | $22,103 | $30,362 | $19,942 |
| 2022 | $500,355 | $17,197 | $15,921 | $13,000 | 4 | $13,035 | $34,091 | $21,030 |
| 2021 | $499,079 | $270,577 | $11,965 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,000 | $207,508 | $18,312 |
| 2020 | $240,467 | $264,916 | $9,135 | $7,500 | 1 | — | $7,231 | $8,470 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paula and James Gould Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paula and James Gould Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Gould
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula L. Gould
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Paula and James Gould Family Foundation
How much does Paula and James Gould Family Foundation give each year?
Paula and James Gould Family Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Paula and James Gould Family Foundation?
Paula and James Gould Family Foundation reported $485K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Paula and James Gould Family Foundation operate?
Paula and James Gould Family Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York.
What is Paula and James Gould Family Foundation's EIN?
Paula and James Gould Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3214065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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