The Googasian Family Foundation
The Googasian Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. It makes grants to other qualified exempt organizations and reported 47 grants totaling $152,875 in filing year 2025.
The Googasian Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Googasian Family Foundation gave $153K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,875
- +84.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,253
- +72.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $450
- Total assets
- $64,901
- -37.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Googasian Family Foundation
- 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: 5827 Sutters Lane, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Phone: (248) 755-4020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Googasian Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oakland University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 209 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other recipient states were California (8%), Georgia (7%), Virginia (2%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Googasian Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 47 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $390; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $475 repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 360% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 313% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $153K (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland University Auburn Hills, MI | General Purposes | $100,000 |
| Enlace USA Irvine, CA | General Purposes | $11,850 |
| Walloon Lake Association & Conservancy Walloon Lake, MI | General Purposes | $5,125 |
| The Carter Center One Copenhill Atlanta, GA | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Hugs from David Rochester, MI | General Purposes | $3,000 |
| Operation Blessing Virginia Beach, VA | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Prodigal Child Ministries Marietta, GA | General Purposes | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | General Purposes | $2,200 |
| Michigan Public Ann Arbor, MI | General Purposes | $2,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Orlando, FL | General Purposes | $1,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,901 | $115,103 | $162,115 | $152,875 | 47 | $152,875 | — | $48,781 |
| 2024 | $103,963 | $69,035 | $112,401 | $82,800 | 44 | $82,800 | — | $38,605 |
| 2023 | $118,400 | $1,400 | $42,786 | $22,650 | 34 | $22,650 | — | $31,473 |
| 2022 | $157,431 | $17,550 | $34,481 | $33,250 | 44 | $33,250 | $16,319 | $23,503 |
| 2021 | $174,362 | $85,337 | $27,850 | $26,875 | 40 | $26,875 | $84,362 | $33,917 |
| 2020 | $116,650 | $13,760 | $17,991 | $16,950 | 31 | — | $12,719 | $23,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Googasian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is making grants to other qualified exempt organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for a university, conservation, community, religious, and humanitarian organizations.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. ENLACE USA describes its mission as helping local churches and community organizations develop solutions to poverty. Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Top of Michigan Trails Council says it advocates for multipurpose recreational trails in Northern Lower Michigan, while Shades of Pink Foundation describes providing temporary financial assistance to patients experiencing financial distress because of a breast cancer diagnosis. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $152,875. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $100,000, with a median of $450. The largest grants included $100,000 to Oakland University for general purposes, $11,850 to ENLACE USA for general purposes, and $5,125 to Walloon Lake Association & Conservancy for general purposes. Other grants included $5,000 to The Carter Center One Copenh ill, $3,000 to Hugs from David, and $2,500 each to Operation Blessing and Prodigal Child Ministries; each was designated for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George A Googasian as president, Phyllis E Googasian as secretary-treasurer, and Nina Googasian as secretary.
The Googasian Family Foundation is led by George A. Googasian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George A. Googasian
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phyllis E. Googasian
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nina Googasian
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Googasian Family Foundation
How much does The Googasian Family Foundation give each year?
The Googasian Family Foundation gave $153K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 44 grants.
What is The Googasian Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Googasian Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $450, and its average grant was $3,253, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Googasian Family Foundation that year got $390 on average.
Where does The Googasian Family Foundation give grants?
The Googasian Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (8%) and Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (5 grants), Rochester, MI (3 grants), Auburn Hills, MI (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Googasian Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Googasian Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Googasian Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Googasian Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Oakland University ($100,000), Enlace USA ($11,850) and Walloon Lake Association & Conservancy ($5,125), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Googasian Family Foundation?
The Googasian Family Foundation reported $65K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $153K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Googasian Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is making grants to other qualified exempt organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for a university, conservation, community, religious, and humanitarian organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Googasian Family Foundation?
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 Googasian Family Foundation's EIN?
The Googasian Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3640263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Googasian Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Googasian Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-googasian-family-foundation-morg_5bf7be1422924ec991925559746c6a64
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