EDWIN GOULD FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
https://WWW.EDWINGOULDFOUNDATION.ORGTotal Given 2016–2024
$10.2M
214 grants · $1.1M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$27K
grant size
30%
supporter · 34/113 multi-year
repeat
$42.4M
Assets · 2020
113
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
501C3 ORGANIZATION NOT STUDENT SHOU
Phone
2129825200
Deadlines
NO DEADLINE
How to Apply
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.
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.0M | $37.4M | $1.6M | 29 |
| 2017 | $1.0M | $39.8M | $7.3M | 31 |
| 2018 | $566K | $37.0M | $1.1M | 29 |
| 2019 | N/A | $41.0M | $1.0M | N/A |
| 2020 | $717K | $42.4M | $1.3M | 24 |
| 2022 | $508K | $36.9M | $1.7M | 34 |
| 2023 | $449K | $37.9M | $6.1M | 32 |
| 2024 | $5.9M | $34.2M | $3.2M | 35 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 214 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$48K
75th Pctl
$27K
Maximum
$5.1M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA WEISSBLUM | PRESIDENT & CEO | $327K |
| NANA TAM | CFO | $200K |
| NICOLE MCHESTANG | TRUSTEE | $94K |
| MICHAEL W OSHEOWITZ | CHAIRMAN EMERITUS | $78K |
| DEVESH SHAH | TRUSTEE | — |
| KIRAN HANDA GAUDIOSO | TRUSTEE | — |
| DENISE TAYLOR | TRUSTEE | — |
| LISETTE NIEVES | TRUSTEE | — |
| ALAN S WEINSTEIN | TRUSTEE | — |
| JOSHUA B PARKER TERM END DEC 2024 | SECRETARY | — |
| ROSZELL MACK III | TRUSTEE | — |
| LOFTON HOLDER | TRUSTEE | — |
| STEVEN GROSS | TRUSTEE | — |
| ANTHONY CARNEVALE TERM END JUN 2024 | TRUSTEE | — |
| STEVEN BROWN | TRUSTEE | — |
| MARK BIELER | CHAIRMAN | — |
| JOSHUA B PARKER | SECRETARY | — |
| ANTHONY CARNEVALE | TRUSTEE | — |
| NICOLE CHESTANG | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (214 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY | NEW YORK, NY | $5,122,500 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 |
| SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY | NEW YORK, NY | $514,310 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2017 |
| SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY | NEW YORK, NY | $496,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2016 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES | NEW YORK, NY | $265,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSESEDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2020 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2018 |
| GENESYS WORKS | NEW YORK, NY | $83,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2022 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES | NEW YORK, NY | $80,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2017 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES | NEW YORK, NY | $80,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2016 |
| GENESYS WORKS | NEW YORK, NY | $79,450 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2020 |
| GENESYS WORKS | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 |
| UASPIRE | BOSTON, MA | $75,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 |
| THE BRONX INSTITUTE | BRONX, NY | $75,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2020 |
| THE ART OF PROBLEM SOLVING FOUNDATION-BEAM | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 |
| FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $70,500 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2024 |
| UASPIRE | BOSTON, MA | $70,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2020 |
| HECHINGER INSTITUTE TEACHERS COLLEGE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $70,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2022 |
| EDUCATION WRITERS ASSOCIATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $67,500 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2018 |
| GENESYS WORKS | NEW YORK, NY | $65,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2023 |
| EDUCATION WRITERS ASSOCIATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $60,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2017 |
| UASPIRE | BOSTON, MA | $55,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2022 |
| THE OPPORTUNITY NETWORK | NEW YORK, NY | $51,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2016 |
| KURA LABS INC | BRONX, NY | $50,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2023 |
| THE BRONX INSTITUTE | BRONX, NY | $50,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2016 |
| LAST MILE TALENT DEVELOPMENT INC | BRONX, NY | $50,000 | EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 2020 |