The Gouw Family Foundation
The Gouw Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $55K in total assets. In 2024, it made $25 in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $14.
The Gouw Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $55,389
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $25
- -99.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $25
- -99.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gouw Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Gouw Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 1% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $116K (2021). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | General Funding | $48,660 |
| Asian Pacific Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Funding | $20,000 |
| Coalition of Asian Pacific in Entertainment Los Angeles, CA | General Funding | $16,619 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles, CA | General Funding | $15,000 |
| Bali Film Festival | General Funding | $10,000 |
| San Marino School Foundation San Marino, CA | General Funding | $2,500 |
| Asian Business Association Los Angeles, CA | General Funding | $2,500 |
| Saint Joseph Foundation Burbank, CA | General Funding | $712 |
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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 | $55,389 | $14 | $25 | — | — | $25 | $14 | $2,728 |
| 2023 | $55,400 | $14 | $3,594 | — | — | $3,594 | $14 | $2,817 |
| 2022 | $58,980 | $15 | $2,702 | — | — | $2,702 | $15 | $2,971 |
| 2021 | $61,667 | $172 | $245,498 | $115,991 | 8 | $245,498 | $172 | $9,076 |
| 2020 | $306,993 | $250,115 | $80,360 | $70,250 | 8 | — | — | $10,939 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gouw Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gouw Family Foundation is led by Julia S. Gouw, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia S. Gouw
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken K. Gouw
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Gouw Family Foundation
How large is The Gouw Family Foundation?
The Gouw Family Foundation reported $55K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Gouw Family Foundation operate?
The Gouw Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado.
What is The Gouw Family Foundation's EIN?
The Gouw Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4713778. 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
Live grants for the work The Gouw Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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