Pledge Good Foundation Inc
Pledge Good Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through grants and conducts Good Deeds Day Fest, a free community event to raise awareness of local nonprofits and organize on-site volunteer projects.
Pledge Good Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pledge Good Foundation Inc gave $98K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,000
- -31.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,800
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $30,383
- +120.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (20 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (62% 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 Pledge Good Foundation Inc
- 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: 500 E 4Th St Num 603, Austin, TX 78701-3720
Phone: (512) 413-8570
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pledge Good Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brigther Bites ($50K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 181 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas received 62% of grant dollars, followed by Georgia (11%), Utah (10%), Louisiana (5%), and Florida (3%). The listed grants also included recipients in Arkansas, New York, California, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pledge Good Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 35 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 45% 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 (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 $98K (2024) to $190K (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigther Bites Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Mighty Millie Foundation Marietta, GA | General Operating Support | $10,300 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Tankproof Prairieville, LA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| The Katelle Foundation DBA the Kindness Campaign Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Downtown Bentonville Inc Bentonville, AR | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Austin Parks & Recreation Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $1,200 |
| New York Road Runners Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| 15-10 Foundation Studio City, CA | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Arthritis Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,383 | $270,000 | $253,370 | $98,000 | 35 | $253,370 | $1,788 |
| 2023 | $13,753 | $100,000 | $150,534 | $143,290 | 56 | $150,534 | $6,034 |
| 2022 | $64,287 | — | $193,540 | $190,340 | 52 | $193,540 | $9,726 |
| 2021 | $257,827 | $200,000 | $192,158 | $179,793 | 38 | $192,158 | $10,629 |
| 2020 | $249,985 | $250,000 | $15 | — | — | — | $329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pledge Good Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes Good Deeds Day Fest as a direct charitable activity. Its listed 2024 grants were for general operating support.
The grantees’ own mission descriptions show a range of supported work. For example, Mighty Millie Foundation works to raise awareness, fund resources and research, and support projects related to childhood cancer. Best Friends Animal Society aims to end pet homelessness through animal care and community programs. Tankproof describes providing youth in underserved communities with swim instruction and other support. Other 2024 recipients described work in downtown revitalization, inclusive running, senior nourishment and social enrichment, trisomy 18 research and family support, and access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $98,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $500. The largest listed award was $50,000 to Brighter Bites in Houston, Texas, for general operating support. Other notable grants included $10,300 to Mighty Millie Foundation, $10,000 to Best Friends Animal Society, $5,000 to Tankproof, and $5,000 to The Katelle Foundation DBA The Kindness Campaign; each was listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Goetz as president/vice president/director, Whitney Williams as treasurer/director, and Clara Tomlin as secretary/director.
Pledge Good Foundation Inc is led by Daniel Goetz, President, Vice President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Goetz
President, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Williams
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clara Tomlin
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Clara McBrayer (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
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 Pledge Good Foundation Inc
How much does Pledge Good Foundation Inc give each year?
Pledge Good Foundation Inc gave $98K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $143K across 56 grants.
What is Pledge Good Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pledge Good Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,800, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pledge Good Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Pledge Good Foundation Inc give grants?
Pledge Good Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (11%) and Utah (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (7 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does Pledge Good Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pledge Good Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pledge Good Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pledge Good Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brigther Bites ($50,000), Mighty Millie Foundation ($10,300) and Best Friends Animal Society ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pledge Good Foundation Inc?
Pledge Good Foundation Inc reported $30K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pledge Good Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes Good Deeds Day Fest as a direct charitable activity. Its listed 2024 grants were for general operating support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pledge Good Foundation Inc?
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 Pledge Good Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pledge Good Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4046837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pledge Good 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
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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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Grantable. (2026). Pledge Good Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pledge-good-foundation-inc-morg_2734bd43235347c3ad7ea2a9d41c5701
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