The Rodney M Gould Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRidgefield, Connecticut · EIN 47-2868299 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,100 and $7,700.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
62% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Educational | $21,544 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | New Haven, CT | Educational | $12,000 |
| Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | Educational | $11,872 |
| Lincoln Technical Institute | Shelton, CT | Educational | $9,000 |
| Fortis Institute | Port St Lucie, FL | Educational | $7,700 |
| University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | Educational | $6,122 |
| Treasure Coast Medical & Fire Institute Inc | Fort Pierce, FL | Educational | $5,075 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Educational | $4,000 |
| Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL | Educational | $2,761 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,089 |
| Connecticut Health Career Institute | Danbury, CT | Educational | $1,475 |
| First Congregational Church of Ridgefield | Ridgefield, CT | Religious | $1,100 |
| St George Center Inc | Riviera Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Aid Detroit | Eastpointe, MI | Charitable | $600 |
| Beyond Borders Inc | Norristown, PA | Charitable | $532 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($2,790). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,660 | 18 |
| 2024 | $57,533 | 9 |
| 2023 | $52,381 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349100826
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2868299
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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