The Goergen Foundation Inc
The Goergen Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in North Palm Beach, Florida. In 2024, it reported 66 grants totaling $1,051,650 to organizations including universities, a school, arts and cultural institutions, and organizations working in conservation, health care, and community support.
The Goergen Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Goergen Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state Connecticut. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,051,650
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,934
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $37,234,506
- +11.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (13 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (26% 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 The Goergen 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: 11950 Turtle Beach Road, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: (203) 552-6659
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goergen Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Princeton University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $784K.
Grant Size Distribution
321 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 282 grants of 321 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (26%), New Jersey (19%), New York (18%), Florida (16%), and Pennsylvania (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Goergen Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 66 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $519K (2022) to $1.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Support of Organization | $200,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy Bridgeport, CT | Support of Organization | $150,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Support of Organization | $120,000 |
| Matthew Gaffney Foundation Stamford, CT | Support of Organization | $90,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm BCH, FL | Support of Organization | $63,500 |
| The Manhattan Institute New York, NY | Support of Organization | $50,000 |
| African Parks Foundation of America New York, NY | Support of Organization | $30,000 |
| University of Richmond Richmond, VA | Support of Organization | $30,000 |
| Hoover Institution Development Standford, CA | Support of Organization | $25,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | Support of Organization | $25,000 |
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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 | $37,234,506 | $2,063,212 | $1,487,916 | $1,051,650 | 66 | $1,173,103 | $1,600,321 | $1,720,406 |
| 2023 | $33,532,989 | $2,246,455 | $1,767,451 | $1,139,050 | 74 | $1,209,989 | $1,748,191 | $1,550,021 |
| 2022 | $30,398,841 | $190,565 | $1,144,202 | $518,645 | 47 | $648,606 | — | $1,500,711 |
| 2021 | $39,875,328 | $3,125,770 | $1,557,003 | $1,253,377 | 61 | $1,332,681 | $2,829,705 | $1,836,462 |
| 2020 | $34,929,348 | $848,524 | $2,390,548 | $1,727,150 | 73 | — | $447,689 | $1,448,005 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goergen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Adam J. Lewis Academy describes its mission as providing an enriching, nurturing, high-quality elementary experience for underserved children in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Norton Museum of Art says it offers visitors distinctive programs and collections through which they can experience the transformative power of art. Space for Giants USA says it works to protect African ecosystems and wildlife while bringing social and economic value to local communities and governments.
Other 2024 recipients include Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Richmond, the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, the Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation, and the Society of the Four Arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $1,051,650. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $200,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest awards included $200,000 to Princeton University, $150,000 to Adam J. Lewis Academy, $120,000 to the University of Pennsylvania, $90,000 to the Matthew Gaffney Foundation, and $63,500 to the Norton Museum of Art. The stated purpose for these grants was “support of organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert B. Goergen as president and trustee; Pamela M. Goergen as secretary/treasurer and trustee; Robert B. Goergen Jr. as trustee; and Todd A. Goergen as vice president and trustee.
The Goergen Foundation Inc is led by Robert B. Goergen, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert B. Goergen
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd A. Goergen
V.p. & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Pamela M. Goergen
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Goergen Jr.
Trustee
V.p. & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $50K, to Todd a Goergen (V.P. / Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Goergen Foundation Inc
How much does The Goergen Foundation Inc give each year?
The Goergen Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 74 grants.
What is The Goergen Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Goergen Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $15,934, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Goergen Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Goergen Foundation Inc give grants?
The Goergen Foundation Inc's top state is Connecticut, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (19%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants), Greenwich, CT (10 grants), West Palm BCH, FL (3 grants) and Bridgeport, CT (2 grants).
Does The Goergen Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 66 grants with a stated purpose on The Goergen Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Organization" (66 grants).
Who are The Goergen Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Goergen Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Princeton University ($200,000), Adam J Lewis Academy ($150,000) and University of Pennsylvania ($120,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Goergen Foundation Inc?
The Goergen Foundation Inc reported $37.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Goergen Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Adam J. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goergen 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 The Goergen Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Goergen Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1180035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Goergen 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.
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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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