The Joseph B Gould Foundation
The Joseph B Gould Foundation is a private foundation, based in Calabasas, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K. Net investment income was $9.
The Joseph B Gould Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joseph B Gould Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,598
- -99.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $3,598
- -99.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $3,598
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Joseph B Gould Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 25 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Joseph B Gould Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $2.1M (2019). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | To fund donor advised fund (transfer of remaining cash to fund) | $3,598 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $9 | $25,021 | $3,598 | 1 | $24,896 | $9 | — |
| 2021 | $25,012 | $186,781 | $1,153,589 | $1,141,278 | 1 | $1,145,517 | $178,709 | $3,473 |
| 2020 | $991,820 | $68,659 | $147,938 | $115,000 | 11 | — | $41,237 | $51,998 |
| 2019 | $1,071,099 | $245,205 | $2,166,426 | $2,081,000 | 12 | — | $174,467 | $133,602 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph B Gould Foundation is led by Martin Dirks, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Martin Dirks
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Watts
Secretary
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carolyn Dirks (2019) — President · Filing note: Deceased 9919
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Joseph B Gould Foundation
How much does The Joseph B Gould Foundation give each year?
The Joseph B Gould Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
Where does The Joseph B Gould Foundation operate?
The Joseph B Gould Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York.
What is The Joseph B Gould Foundation's EIN?
The Joseph B Gould Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0232969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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 June 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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