Goff Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Goff Family Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $513,065 in 91 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $325,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$513,065
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $433,365 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $433,365 | 92 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $513,065 | 91 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Goff Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Goff Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 40 | $486,413 |
| District of Columbia | 16 | $8,455 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,250 |
| Virginia | 4 | $3,200 |
| New York | 7 | $2,902 |
| California | 4 | $1,729 |
| Maryland | 3 | $1,600 |
| Utah | 2 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $900 |
| Iowa | 3 | $800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save Our Schools Arizona Network | Program support | $325,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Program support | $80,000 |
| Law College Association | Program support | $18,160 |
| One Humdred Angels | Program support | $15,800 |
| Friends of Public Radio Arizona | Program support | $7,000 |
| Sounds Academy | Program support | $4,700 |
| Unitarian Univ Congreg of PHX (Uucp) | Program support | $4,500 |
| Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix | Program support | $3,500 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services | Program support | $3,000 |
| Tonto Gravity Riders | Program support | $3,000 |
| Union for Concerned Scientists | Program support | $3,000 |
| Umom New Day Centers | Program support | $2,500 |
| St Mary's Food Bank | Program support | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Program support | $1,800 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Program support | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Program support | $1,500 |
| Arizona Science Center | Program support | $1,200 |
| Az Center for Law in the Public Interest | Program support | $1,200 |
| Booker T Washington Child Dev Center | Program support | $1,200 |
| Boys and Girls Glubs of the Valley | Program support | $1,200 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Program support | $1,200 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Program support | $1,200 |
| Finca | Program support | $1,200 |
| Children's Action Alliance | Program support | $1,000 |
| Friends of PBS Az | Program support | $1,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Program support | $1,000 |
| McDowell Sonoran Conservancy | Program support | $1,000 |
| Creighton Communty Foundation | Program support | $800 |
| Southwest Human Development | Program support | $800 |
| NRDC | Program support | $700 |
| Khan Academy | Program support | $600 |
| National Parks Conservation | Program support | $600 |
| Population Connection | Program support | $600 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Program support | $600 |
| Charity Navigator | Program support | $516 |
| American Humanist Association | Program support | $500 |
| Charity Watch | Program support | $500 |
| Glen Canyon Institute | Program support | $500 |
| Make Way for Books | Program support | $500 |
| Maricopa Communty College Fund | Program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Goff
- Edward Goff
- Kirin Goff
- Chandra Goff
Questions people ask
Does Goff Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Goff Family Foundation give?
$513,065 in tax year 2024, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Goff Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Goff (Treasurer), Edward Goff (President), Kirin Goff (Secretary) and Chandra Goff (Director).
What does Goff Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.