The Goad Foundation
The Goad Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 9 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Goad Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goad Foundation gave $54K across 9 grants in 2020 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $53,500
- Grants made (2020)
- 9
- Average grant
- $5,944
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Primary geography
- Michigan (64% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Goad Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Les Cheneaux Community Foundation ($10K). Together the top 9 received $54K.
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 2020 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 9 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Les Cheneaux Community Foundation Cedarville, MI | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pontiac Transportation Museum Pontiac, MI | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pelotonia Columbus, OH | Medical | $10,000 |
| Christ Church Cranbrook Bloomfield Hills, MI | Religious | $5,500 |
| Cranbrook Center Bloomfield Hills, MI | Education | $5,500 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation Evanston, IL | Education | $3,500 |
| Uset Foundation Gladstone, NJ | General Charitable | $3,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Education | $3,000 |
| Chincoteaque Volunteer Fire Dept Chinoteaque, VA | Civic | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $919 | $59,180 | $53,500 | 9 | $9,104 | $2,297 |
| 2019 | $45,688 | $1,245 | $1,858 | — | — | $2,729 | $2,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goad Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Goad Foundation is led by Linda G. Larisch, President & Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Linda G. Larisch
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Theodore C. Goad
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
$1K (2020)
Andreas Larisch
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brandon Goad
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Douglass C. Goad
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nicholas Larisch
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $1K, to Theodore C Goad (Director/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Goad Foundation
How much does The Goad Foundation give each year?
The Goad Foundation gave $54K across 9 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Goad Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goad Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,500, and its average grant was $5,944, across 9 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goad Foundation give grants?
The Goad Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (19%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomfield Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does The Goad Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Goad Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Goad Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goad Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Les Cheneaux Community Foundation ($10,000), Pontiac Transportation Museum ($10,000) and Pelotonia ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is The Goad Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Goad Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Goad Foundation's EIN?
The Goad Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1678220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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