Robert Gould Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Robert Gould Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milford, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $308,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$308,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $314,900 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $276,000 | 19 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $314,900 | 24 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $308,500 | 24 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laura Beckman Sheldon PO Box 225, Milford, OH 45150 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 831-8400 |
| What to submit | IRS determination letter and statement of chritable purpose for request |
| Restrictions | All recipients must be public charities |
What Robert Gould Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 19 | $222,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $65,000 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $11,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cet | Charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club | Charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| Cincinnati Nature Center | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Imani Family Learning Center | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Aspen Center for Physics | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Cardinal Land Conservancy | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Creature Conserve | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Prokids | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Wyo West Warriors Foundation | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Historic Southwest Ohio | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| IN5 | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Cincinnati | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| SCRAP2HOME | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Seven Hills Schools | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Stepping Stones Center | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| May We Help | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Ohio River Foundation | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Starshine Hospice & Palliative Care Cincinnati Chidren's Hosp Med Center | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Big Horn Equestiran Center | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Beckman
- Elizabeth Barteld
- Laura Beckman Sheldon
- Tom Beckman
- Robert Beckman
Questions people ask
Does Robert Gould Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert Gould Foundation Inc give?
$308,500 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Robert Gould Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Beckman (Trustee), Elizabeth Barteld (Trustee), Laura Beckman Sheldon (Board Memebe) and Tom Beckman (Board Memebe) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert Gould Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.