The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc
The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $94,660, primarily for educational purposes, with additional charitable grants.
The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc gave $95K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Connecticut. 72% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $94,660
- +64.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,259
- -17.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,381
- Total assets
- $12,760
- +249.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 72% first-time grantees (13 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 937, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: (914) 548-2040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Connecticut ($22K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 36% to Florida, 5% to Missouri, 2% to the District of Columbia, and 1% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
72%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 18 grantees (72%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 22% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2023) to $127K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Educational | $21,544 |
| Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | Educational | $12,000 |
| Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | Educational | $11,872 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute Shelton, CT | Educational | $9,000 |
| Fortis Institute Port St Lucie, FL | Educational | $7,700 |
| University of New Haven West Haven, CT | Educational | $6,122 |
| Treasure Coast Medical & Fire Institute Inc Fort Pierce, FL | Educational | $5,075 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Educational | $4,000 |
| Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL | Educational | $2,761 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,760 | $106,530 | $97,422 | $94,660 | 18 | $94,660 | $30 | $472 |
| 2024 | $3,652 | $54,307 | $60,249 | $57,533 | 9 | $57,533 | $37 | $367 |
| 2023 | $14,248 | $49,878 | $54,642 | $52,381 | 6 | $52,381 | $1 | $431 |
| 2022 | $12,437 | $76,921 | $91,085 | $86,486 | 9 | $86,486 | $1 | $557 |
| 2021 | $26,601 | $126,800 | $135,435 | $127,393 | 15 | $127,393 | $177 | $1,827 |
| 2020 | $35,236 | $95,067 | $91,612 | $89,206 | 21 | — | $166 | $1,513 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $472 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to educational institutions and other charitable organizations. For example, Southern Connecticut State University Foundation describes its role as helping Southern Connecticut State University fulfill its mission through private financial resources. Indian River State College says its foundation administers property and makes expenditures for the college’s benefit. The University of New Haven describes its mission as preparing students for purposeful lives through liberal arts and professional education. Other 2025 recipients include the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which says it seeks to lead coaches and athletes into a relationship with Jesus Christ and the church, and World Central Kitchen, which says it provides meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $94,660. Grant amounts ranged from $532 to $21,544, with a median of $3,380. Its largest reported awards included $21,544 to the University of Connecticut, $12,000 to Southern Connecticut State University, $11,872 to Indian River State College, $9,000 to Lincoln Technical Institute, and $7,700 to Fortis Institute. The filing lists educational purposes for those five grants. Other notable grants included $6,122 to the University of New Haven for education, $5,000 to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for charitable purposes, and $2,089 to World Central Kitchen for charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joan M Jannetti as president/director; Jane Gallagher as vice president/director; Suzan Lind and Peter Nichols as directors; Abby Teitsworth as vice president; and Danielle Pepin as director.
The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc is led by Joan M. Jannetti, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joan M. Jannetti
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Danielle Pepin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jane Gallagher
Vice President & Director
V President → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Nichols
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzan Lind
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Abby Teitsworth
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc
How much does The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc gave $95K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 9 grants.
What is The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,381, and its average grant was $5,259, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (36%) and Missouri (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Pierce, FL (3 grants) and West Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (10 grants) and "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Connecticut ($21,544), Southern Connecticut State University ($12,000) and Indian River State College ($11,872), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc?
The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc reported $13K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $472 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to educational institutions and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2868299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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