The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation
The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Great Neck, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $930K. Net investment income was $411K.
The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation gave $930K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $186K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $929,873
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $185,975
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,800
- Total assets
- $2,332,251
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (86% 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 Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation ($537K). Together the top 5 received $930K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 11 grants of 25 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 806% 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 $546K (2020) to $962K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $930K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation New York, NY | To Further Org's Charitable Objectives | $536,796 |
| Others - Misc Organized Charities - Details Upon Request Great Neck, NY | To Further Org's Charitable Objectives | $212,277 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | To Further Org's Charitable Objectives | $75,800 |
| The American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | To Further Org's Charitable Objectives | $55,000 |
| The Birth Right Israel Foundation New York, NY | To Further Org's Charitable Objectives | $50,000 |
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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 | $2,332,251 | $708,547 | $933,358 | $929,873 | 5 | $933,358 | $410,644 | $115,862 |
| 2023 | $2,428,111 | $870,988 | $969,915 | $956,682 | 5 | $969,915 | $496,372 | $117,425 |
| 2022 | $2,560,510 | $-103,284 | $966,481 | $962,150 | 5 | $966,481 | $30,392 | $167,297 |
| 2021 | $4,124,121 | $347,069 | $912,121 | $905,848 | 5 | $912,121 | $246,216 | $221,901 |
| 2020 | $4,505,165 | $2,552,353 | $551,694 | $546,036 | 5 | — | $716,817 | $61,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $116K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey A. Gould
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew J. Gould
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Shenfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Fredric H. Gould (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Helaine Gould (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation
How much does The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation give each year?
The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation gave $930K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $957K across 5 grants.
What is The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,800, and its average grant was $185,975, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation give grants?
The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (8%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Org's Charitable Objectives" (5 grants).
Who are The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation ($536,796), Others - Misc Organized Charities - Details Upon Request ($212,277) and Jewish Federation of Palm Beach ($75,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation?
The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $933K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gould - Shenfeld Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3262391. 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
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