Gogo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gogo Foundation is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $555,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$555,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$14.6 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $503,000 the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 | $477,000 | 37 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $503,000 | 41 | $13.2 million |
| 2025 | $555,000 | 37 | $14.6 million |
How to apply
Gogo 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 Gogo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $234,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $56,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $55,000 |
| California | 6 | $43,500 |
| New York | 6 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $13,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Freedom Foundation | General purpose | $200,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange | General purpose | $55,000 |
| Unleash Prosperity | General purpose | $55,000 |
| The Board of Harvard & MIT | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Newport Festivals Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Campbell Hall | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Adapt | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic | General purpose | $10,000 |
| State Policy Network | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Young Storytellers Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Fountain House | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Tisch Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York Inc | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | General purpose | $7,000 |
| St Georges School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Inner-City Arts | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Runyon Canyon Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Srba Historic Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Walther School Foundation Inc | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Trinity Pawling School Corporation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Unite the World With Africa Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Libertas Network | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Fairfield Country Day School | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Little Compton Community Center | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Holland Society of New York | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Trinity College | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| James Madison Institute for Public Policy Studies Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The New York Cincinnati Charitable Trust | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Society of the Cincinnati | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of Sakonnet Lighthouse Inc | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alex van Rensselaer
- Sallie van Rensselaer
- Kiliaen van Rensselaer
Questions people ask
Does Gogo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gogo Foundation give?
$555,000 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gogo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alex van Rensselaer (Trustee), Sallie van Rensselaer (Trustee) and Kiliaen van Rensselaer (Trustee).
What does Gogo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.