Edwin Gould Foundation for Children
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-5675642 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$5.9M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$34.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | 501C3 ORGANIZATION NOT STUDENT SHOU |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O THE ORGANIZATION55 EXCHANGE, PLACE STE 401, NEW YORK NY 10005 |
| Phone | 2129825200 |
| Form and materials | THE EDWIN GOULD FOUNDATION CONVENES A LIMITED NUMBER OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AND INVESTS ON A LONG-TERM BASIS. THROUGH THIS INCUBATION MODEL, THE FOUNDATION ADDRESSES THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP, LIFE-SKILLS CHASM AND COLLEGE-BOUND INFORMATION DIVIDE THAT PREVENT UNDERSERVED YOUNG PEOPLE FROM ENTERING AND GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE. THE FOUNDATION HAS HAD A STRONG HISTORICAL COMMITMENT TO THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING IN FOSTER CARE. THE FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER ATTAINMENT INCLUDING SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND NON-COGNITIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN RESIDENTIAL CARE SETTINGS. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SUPPORT APPLICANTS MUST: - ADDRESS AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOUNDATION'S TARGET AREAS: ACADEMIC RIGOR, LIFE/LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND COLLEGE-BOUND INFORMATION - BE AN ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADER AND THE PRIMARY DECISION-MAKER WORKING ON THE INITIATIVE FULL-TIME - DEMONSTRATE COMMITMENT OF NO LESS THAN THREE YEARS TO THE INITIATIVE - VALUE COOPERATION, BE WILLING TO SHARE RESOURCES AND LEVERAGE ASSETS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHER ASSOCIATES AND HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPANSION. TO APPLY APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A TWO-PAGE LETTER OF INTENT. IF INVITED TO CONTINUE, THEY WILL BE ASKED TO SUBMIT A FULL PROPOSAL. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | New York, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $5,122,500 |
| Good Shepherd Services | New York, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $265,000 |
| Genesys Works | New York, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| The Art of Problem Solving Foundation-Beam | New York, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Uaspire | Boston, MA | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York | New York, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $70,500 |
| Latino U College Access | White Plains, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Education Writers Association | Washington, DC | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Hechinger Institute Teachers College Columbia University | New York, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| St Paul & St Andrew United Methodist Church | New York, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Inspiring Futures Inc | Bronx, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $7,500 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Admissionsquad Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $7,000 |
| Egf Fellows Program - New Neighbors Partnership Association | New York, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $7,000 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Auxiliary Police Super Ben Assoc of the City of NY | Parkchester, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $5,000 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Governor's Committee on Scholastic Achievement | New York, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $5,000 |
| Egf Fellows Program - New Community Project Inc | Yonkers, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $5,000 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Teens of Color Abroad Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $5,000 |
| Egf Fellows Program - the Asian American Dream Inc | New York, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $5,000 |
| Global Glimpse | Oakland, CA | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| United Way of Northern New Jersey | Cedar Knolls, NJ | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Yonkers Partners in Education | Yonkers, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Bee U Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $3,000 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Andre Ware | Brooklyn, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $2,500 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Casey Depasqu | New York, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $2,500 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Chidi Asoluka | Yonkers, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $2,500 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Kevin Ha | Brooklyn, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $2,500 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Lamar Shamble | Brooklyn, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $2,500 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Shoshana Barz | New York, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $2,500 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Tai Abrams | Brooklyn, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $2,500 |
| Promise Projectfcny | New York, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| The Children's Therapy Center | Fair Lawn, NJ | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Philanthrophy New York | New York, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $1,150 |
| Egf Fellows Program - Kristine Dico | Brooklyn, NY | Egf fellows program stipend / grant | $1,000 |
| Exalt Youth | Brooklyn, NY | Educational improvement and other general charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,908,150 | 35 |
| 2023 | $449,263 | 32 |
| 2021 | $507,460 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349101215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-5675642
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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