Paula and James Gould Family Foundation

NEWTON, MA EIN: 27-3214065

Paula and James Gould Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$485K

+2.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$20K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

2

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-50.0% YoY

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.

About Paula and James Gould Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Paula and James Gould Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

AmherstBostonBrooklineNew YorkNewton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$74K$149K$223K$298K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$485,251$472,376$500,355
Revenue$32,875$-2,820$17,197
Expenses$20,000$25,159$15,921
Qualifying Distributions$20,000$22,103$13,035
Net Investment Income$32,875$30,362$34,091
Distributable Amount$21,438$19,942$21,030

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K1 grants20201 grants20214 grants20221 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

ROFEH INTERNATIONAL$10KAMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE$10K

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rofeh International ($10,000), American Jewish Committee ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ROFEH INTERNATIONAL BROOKLINE, MAOPERATING SUPPORT$10,000
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NYOPERATING SUPPORT$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
PAULA L GOULDTRUSTEE1
JAMES GOULDTRUSTEE1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paula and James Gould Family Foundation?

Paula and James Gould Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEWTON, MA. It holds $485K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Paula and James Gould Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Paula and James Gould Family Foundation holds $485K in total assets with $33K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $20K in 2024.

Where does Paula and James Gould Family Foundation operate?

Paula and James Gould Family Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York.

What size grants does Paula and James Gould Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Paula and James Gould Family Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Paula and James Gould Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Paula and James Gould Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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