Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Newton, Massachusetts, registered in 2010, with $32,875 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
145 Dartmouth St, Newton, MA, 02465 EIN 27-3214065 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$33K
▲ 1265.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$20K
Net assets
$485K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating291 mo reserves · +39% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation: 291 mo reserves · +39% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 145 Dartmouth St, Newton, MA, 02465
- City
- Newton
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15K (FY2017) to $33K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $485K
Operating margin
39.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$485K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$485K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,875▲1266% | $20,000▼20.5% | $485,251▲2.7% | $485,251▲2.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | -$2,820▼116% | $25,159▲58.0% | $472,376▼5.6% | $472,376▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $17,197▼93.6% | $15,921▲33.1% | $500,355▲0.3% | $500,355▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $270,577▲2.1% | $11,965▲31.0% | $499,079▲108% | $499,079▲108% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $264,916▲2530% | $9,135▲203% | $240,467▲49.0% | $240,467▲49.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $10,071▲308% | $3,015▲6.2% | $161,356▲4.6% | $161,356▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | -$4,836▼133% | $2,839▼41.8% | $154,300▼4.7% | $154,300▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $14,587 | $4,882 | $161,975▲208% | $161,975▲208% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $0 | $52,505 | $52,505 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-3214065, based in Newton, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation's EIN?
- Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-3214065.
- How much revenue does Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation report?
- Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation reported $32,875 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Paula L and James Gould Family Foundation (EIN 27-3214065) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.