The Goughary Foundation
The Goughary Foundation is a private foundation, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 8 grants totaling $68K.
The Goughary Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goughary Foundation gave $68K across 8 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), top state California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $68,000
- +38.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $8,500
- +56.1% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $74,180
- -47.8% vs 2019
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Goughary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Hole in the Wall Gang Fund ($15K). Together the top 8 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2019) to $68K (2020). In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hole in the Wall Gang Fund New Haven, CT | Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Choc Hospital of Orange County Orange, CA | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Memphis, TN | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Santa Ana, CA | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Shriners Intl Anaheim, CA | charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| Humane Society of the US Washington, DC | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Seal Beach Animal Care Seal Beach, CA | charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $74,180 | $68,030 | $68,000 | 8 |
| 2019 | $142,210 | $49,000 | $49,000 | 9 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Goughary Foundation is led by Dennis Goughary, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dennis Goughary
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Goughary Foundation
How much does The Goughary Foundation give each year?
The Goughary Foundation gave $68K across 8 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $49K across 9 grants.
What is The Goughary Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goughary Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $9,000, and its average grant was $8,500, across 8 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goughary Foundation give grants?
The Goughary Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (22%) and Tennessee (15%).
Who are The Goughary Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goughary Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Hole in the Wall Gang Fund ($15,000), Choc Hospital of Orange County ($10,000) and St Judes Children's Research ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is The Goughary Foundation?
The Goughary Foundation reported $74K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Goughary Foundation's EIN?
The Goughary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3673868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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Grantable. (2026). The Goughary Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-goughary-foundation-morg_0a4a56fbb18246fda5524c88732b8aba
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