The Benjamin and Lois Goulston Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChestnut Hill, Massachusetts · EIN 80-0038498 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$34K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$14,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Greater Palm Beach Chapter | Naples, FL | To help improve the lives of those affected by type 1 diabetes | $20,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | Needham Heights, MA | To help find a cure for crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis | $14,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | To help rescue and place dogs with safe and loving families. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $109,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513359349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0038498
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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