The Goff Foundation
The Goff Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellaire, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $400K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $114K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Goff Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goff Foundation gave $114K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,000
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,000
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $400,317
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (74% 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 Goff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Impact Houston Church of Christ ($48K). Together the top 6 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 17 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Goff Foundation gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 265% 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 $49K (2022) to $148K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Impact Houston Church of Christ Houston, TX | operating fund; assist in feeding people in need | $48,000 |
| The Uca Foundation Conway, AZ | operating fund; assist in feeding people in need | $25,000 |
| Memorial Area Ministries Houston, TX | Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| Texas State Historical Assocation Austin, TX | Operating Funds | $10,000 |
| The Everest Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Operating Funds | $5,000 |
| Lee County Youth Center Giddings, TX | Operating Funds | $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 | $400,317 | $64,888 | $135,238 | $114,000 | 6 | $114,000 | $9,346 | $43,065 |
| 2023 | $473,367 | $77,083 | $110,674 | $108,000 | 4 | $108,000 | $37,136 | $42,106 |
| 2022 | $528,239 | $52,962 | $53,846 | $48,500 | 2 | $48,500 | $48,276 | $38,154 |
| 2021 | $549,985 | $80,100 | $151,777 | $148,000 | 2 | $148,000 | $78,257 | $34,417 |
| 2020 | $634,891 | $-51,471 | $147,799 | $143,000 | 3 | — | $19,475 | $38,214 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Goff Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Capobianco
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lee Luttrell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim J. Goff
Director
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 Goff Foundation
How much does The Goff Foundation give each year?
The Goff Foundation gave $114K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $108K across 4 grants.
What is The Goff Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $19,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goff Foundation give grants?
The Goff Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does The Goff Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Goff Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Goff Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goff Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Impact Houston Church of Christ ($48,000), The Uca Foundation ($25,000) and Memorial Area Ministries ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Goff Foundation?
The Goff Foundation reported $400K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Goff Foundation's EIN?
The Goff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4003831. 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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