The Go Big Red Foundation
The Go Big Red Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $940K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $412K. Net investment income was $120K.
The Go Big Red Foundation at a glance
In short: The Go Big Red Foundation gave $412K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $412,000
- +31.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $82,400
- +83.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $940,137
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (85% 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 The Go Big Red Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Nebraska Foundation ($351K). Together the top 5 received $412K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 39 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Go Big Red Foundation gives
- Giving grew 114% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 633% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $148K (2022) to $412K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Support for Mission of Organization | $351,000 |
| Zadie Project Marietta, GA | Support for Mission of Organization | $26,000 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy Atlanta, GA | Support for Mission of Organization | $24,000 |
| Solidarity Sandy Springs Sandy Springs, GA | Support for Mission for Organization | $10,000 |
| Global Village Project Decatur, GA | Support for Mission of Organization | $1,000 |
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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 | $940,137 | $128,448 | $426,844 | $412,000 | 5 | $417,850 | $120,454 | $65,990 |
| 2023 | $1,238,533 | $49,923 | $327,577 | $314,000 | 7 | $319,525 | $42,068 | $70,736 |
| 2022 | $1,516,187 | $55,501 | $165,674 | $148,200 | 6 | $153,685 | $45,512 | $88,998 |
| 2021 | $1,626,678 | $137,369 | $212,295 | $192,500 | 10 | $199,500 | $93,888 | $102,306 |
| 2020 | $1,701,284 | $108,590 | $212,407 | $193,500 | 11 | — | $64,286 | $98,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Go Big Red Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Go Big Red Foundation is led by Sarah J. Walton, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah J. Walton
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James K. Walton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 The Go Big Red Foundation
How much does The Go Big Red Foundation give each year?
The Go Big Red Foundation gave $412K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $314K across 7 grants.
What is The Go Big Red Foundation's typical grant size?
The Go Big Red Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $24,000, and its average grant was $82,400, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Go Big Red Foundation give grants?
The Go Big Red Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (15%).
Does The Go Big Red Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Go Big Red Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Mission of Organization" (4 grants).
Who are The Go Big Red Foundation's largest grantees?
The Go Big Red Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Nebraska Foundation ($351,000), Zadie Project ($26,000) and Chastain Park Conservancy ($24,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Go Big Red Foundation?
The Go Big Red Foundation reported $940K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $418K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Go Big Red Foundation's EIN?
The Go Big Red Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6532744. 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
Live grants for the work The Go Big Red Foundation funds
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