The Goel Foundation
The Goel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Atherton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $280K. Net investment income was $306K.
The Goel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goel Foundation gave $280K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $280K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $280,000
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $280,000
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $280,000
- Total assets
- $5,895,739
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Goel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ($280K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Goel Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $275K (2023) to $350K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund Albany, NY | General Purpose | $280,000 |
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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 | $5,895,739 | $351,326 | $334,450 | $280,000 | 1 | $289,301 | $306,177 | $287,916 |
| 2023 | $5,563,396 | $137,095 | $310,627 | $275,000 | 1 | $275,990 | $102,458 | $266,906 |
| 2022 | $5,174,755 | $375,096 | $407,227 | $350,000 | 1 | $358,274 | $212,143 | $269,487 |
| 2021 | $6,286,446 | $-954,758 | $421,907 | $340,000 | 1 | $355,717 | $57,988 | $366,003 |
| 2020 | $7,663,094 | $691,564 | $381,682 | $300,000 | 1 | — | $96,979 | $359,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $288K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Goel Foundation is led by Poonam Goel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Poonam Goel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Prabhu Goel
Secretary
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 The Goel Foundation
How much does The Goel Foundation give each year?
The Goel Foundation gave $280K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 1 grant.
How large is The Goel Foundation?
The Goel Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $289K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $288K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Goel Foundation operate?
The Goel Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is The Goel Foundation's EIN?
The Goel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0269072. 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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