The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation
The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pleasanton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $529K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $104K.
The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation gave $104K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $104,217
- +284.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,370
- +220.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,359
- Total assets
- $529,190
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Freedom Story ($78K). Together the top 6 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1126% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $104K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Freedom Story San Francisco, CA | General Operation | $78,000 |
| Abara El Paso, TX | General Operation | $10,000 |
| Pathlight International Pleasanton, CA | General operation | $9,335 |
| Armenia Govt School | Building project | $3,382 |
| Valley Humane Society Pleasanton, CA | General Operation | $2,500 |
| Tri-Valley Conservancy Livermore, CA | General Operation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $529,190 | $855,857 | $772,583 | $104,217 | 6 | $738,143 | — | $18,022 |
| 2024 | $429,059 | $646,084 | $659,677 | $27,080 | 5 | $623,725 | — | $16,762 |
| 2023 | $449,521 | $654,398 | $606,789 | $74,000 | 10 | $585,946 | $3,921 | $14,830 |
| 2022 | $387,121 | $385,682 | $373,864 | $8,500 | 2 | $360,715 | $4,008 | $16,066 |
| 2021 | $376,132 | $523,387 | $243,289 | $5,000 | 1 | $226,743 | $2,631 | $10,734 |
| 2020 | $90,481 | $125,840 | $176,368 | $22,930 | 3 | — | — | $2,896 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ernest L Goble Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia D'Aun Goble
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Roy and DAun Goble Foundation
How much does The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation give each year?
The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation gave $104K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 5 grants.
What is The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation's typical grant size?
The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,359, and its average grant was $17,370, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation give grants?
The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pleasanton, CA (2 grants).
Does The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation's largest grantees?
The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Freedom Story ($78,000), Abara ($10,000) and Pathlight International ($9,335), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation?
The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation reported $529K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $738K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation's EIN?
The Roy and DAun Goble Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3305664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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