The Gould Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Gould Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $197,290 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $15,750 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$197,290
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$15,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was up from $153,495 the year before.
90% 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 | $153,495 | 5 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $197,290 | 10 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brian Monnich Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 248-5218 |
| What to submit | Letter of inquiry |
| Deadlines | Rolling |
| Restrictions | Boston and Kansas city geographic areas |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gould Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 4 | $103,950 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $72,340 |
| Missouri | 1 | $21,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Green Farms | Johnson county farm cl | $50,000 |
| Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center | Centering the pregnancy experience at hsnhc | $40,840 |
| The Table Leaf Foundation | Olathe student care | $33,950 |
| Reconcilliation Services | Understanding aces a new | $21,000 |
| Friendshipsworks | Creating a bilingual guide | $16,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Plains | Enhancing reproductive health | $15,000 |
| Reproductive Equity Now Foundation | Targeted action to count | $5,000 |
| Strawberry Week Society | Menstrual product distribution | $5,000 |
| Strong Women Strong Girls | General support | $5,000 |
| Bethel Institute for Community Development | Music program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna Gould
- Joel Gould
- Karen Courtney
- Matthew Gould
- Samuel R Courtney
- Jacob T Courtney
Questions people ask
Does The Gould Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Rolling.
How much does The Gould Charitable Foundation give?
$197,290 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $15,750.
Who runs The Gould Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donna Gould (Truste), Joel Gould (Trustee), Karen Courtney (Trustee) and Matthew Gould (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Gould Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and community development.