The Goss-Michael Foundation
The Goss-Michael Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2024, it made $91K in qualifying distributions.
The Goss-Michael Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,078
- +56.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $93,060
- +209.4% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $91,249
- +218.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $92,673
- +207.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Goss-Michael Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Artists Inc Chicago, IL | General Support | $32,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Goss-Michael Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,078 | $93,060 | $92,673 | — | — | $91,249 |
| 2023 | $691 | $30,078 | $30,154 | — | — | $28,678 |
| 2022 | $768 | $27,250 | $31,323 | — | — | $28,339 |
| 2021 | $38,020 | $27,797 | $28,953 | — | — | $27,793 |
| 2020 | $38,327 | $63,157 | $115,506 | $32,000 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Goss-Michael Foundation is led by Kenny Goss, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenny Goss
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce S. Goss
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Goss
Treasurer
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 Goss-Michael Foundation
How large is The Goss-Michael Foundation?
The Goss-Michael Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $93K.
What is The Goss-Michael Foundation?
The Goss-Michael Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Goss-Michael Foundation operate?
The Goss-Michael Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is The Goss-Michael Foundation's EIN?
The Goss-Michael Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0232781. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Goss-Michael Foundation funds
Arts, Culture & Humanities Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Goss-Michael Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Manitou Fund
White Bear Lake, MN
Manitou Fund supports organizations in areas including education, arts and cultural preservation, tennis, and land conservation, with 2024 grants ranging from $10,000 to $1.75 million and a median of $50,000. Its 2024 grants went mainly to California, Minnesota, New York, Florida, and Rhode Island. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$778.2M
Grants
164
Total Given
$20.1M
The Rose and David Dortort Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The Rose and David Dortort Foundation supports organizations in areas including environment, animal welfare, health, arts, education, religion, and civic engagement, with most 2025 grant dollars going to California. Its 35 grants ranged from $5,000 to $45,000, with a median of $10,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$13.7M
Grants
35
Total Given
$535K
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc
New York, NY
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund supports work on democracy, sustainable development and climate, and peacebuilding, as well as place-based efforts in China, Central America, and the Western Balkans and arts and culture in New York City. Its 2024 grants had a median of $60,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests, but rarely funds them—fewer than 1 percent result in funding.
Assets
$1.4B
Grants
646
Total Given
$60.4M
The Buddy Taub Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The Buddy Taub Foundation supports arts and cultural organizations, including museums, arts education, and community nonprofits, with grants also funding exhibitions, acquisitions, general support, and arts-community relief. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $8,500; recipients were across the U.S., with the largest share of funding going to California. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$8.1M
Grants
23
Total Given
$367K
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Through its funds and collaborative entities, CICF supports a broad range of charitable work, including equity, food access, childcare, arts, nature, and youth programs, primarily in Central Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $25,000; some funds offer competitive applications, while others are invitation-only, and CICF itself does not directly award grants.
Assets
$583.5M
Grants
525
Total Given
$31.1M
Rasmuson Foundation
Anchorage, AK
Rasmuson Foundation funds Alaska nonprofits, tribes, and local governments across a broad range of community needs, from small purchases to major capital and strategic projects. Grants range from $50 to $1 million, with a 2024 median of $5,000; Tier 1 awards are up to $35,000, Community Support grants up to $250,000, and Legacy grants exceed $250,000. Tier 1 applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis; strategic grants are by invitation.
Assets
$845.4M
Grants
300
Total Given
$17.7M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Goss-Michael Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Goss-Michael Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?