Gobioff Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gobioff Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $706,815 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$706,815
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $532,705 the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $532,705 | 65 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $706,815 | 73 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
Gobioff 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 Gobioff Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 59 | $512,410 |
| Georgia | 2 | $68,005 |
| California | 2 | $30,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $21,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Arts Inc | Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund for Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, Florida | $50,000 |
| Tampa Arts Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Tampa International Fringe Festival Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Dr Carter G Woodson African American Museum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tempus Projects Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| AIDS Healthcare Foundation | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Cbe-Pride | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Center for Black Educator Development | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Cultured Books Literacy Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| In Our Own Voice National Black Womens Reproductiv | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| National Black Womens Justice Institute | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Nomadstudio Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Tampa Museum of Art Inc | Artspace and Connections and Exhibition Support for Fade to Black | $20,000 |
| Tampa Repertory Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Thinktank Theatre Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| South Arts Inc | Southern Cultural Treasures Art2Action | $18,005 |
| Powerstories Theatre of Tampa Bay Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Community Tampa Bay Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Friends of Tampa Recreation Inc | Arts in Motion Teen Program adminstered by the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department | $15,000 |
| Jobsite Theatre Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Wusf Public Broadcasting | Arts Axis Florida | $15,000 |
| In Touch With Communities Around the World Inc | Ya La'ford Fine Art - Dakar Biennale | $12,500 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Arts and culture story-telling initiative | $12,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,100 |
| African American Leadership Foundation | African Arts in the Park Tampa | $10,000 |
| Arts Center Association Inc | to support the exhibition: "Fresh Squeezed 8: Emerging Artists in Florida" | $10,000 |
| ARTS4ALL Florida | The Art of Wellbeing | $10,000 |
| Countdown Arts Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Florida Craftart Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Gasparilla Festival of the Arts Inc | Local Artists Spotlight | $10,000 |
| Green Book of Tampa Bay Inc | Arts Programming | $10,000 |
| Hillsborough Community College Foundation Inc | Public Art Endowment Fund | $10,000 |
| Lab Theater Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pinellas Diaspora Arts Project Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| St Petersburg College Foundation Inc | Palladium Creative Fellowship | $10,000 |
| New Life Village Inc | Basketball Court Mural | $8,000 |
| Contemporary Art Music Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Riverwalk Inc | Riverfest Lantern Parade artist | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Neil Gobioff
- Gianna Rendina-Gobioff
Questions people ask
Does Gobioff Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gobioff Foundation give?
$706,815 in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gobioff Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Neil Gobioff (Dir, Pres, Sec) and Gianna Rendina-Gobioff (VP).
What does Gobioff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.