Gould Family Foundation C/O John E Gould
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About Gould Family Foundation C/O John E Gould
The Gould Family Foundation concentrates its philanthropy on delivering basic health care and medical supplies to underserved communities, with a clear emphasis on projects in Africa. It funds primary care clinics, maternal and child health programs, and faith-based health centers, often through repeat grants to smaller, locally based NGOs and health facilities. Grants range from multiple medium-sized awards to a number of smaller gifts, suggesting a hands-on, project-driven approach rather than large institutional endowments.
Focus Areas
Primary health clinics and medical supplies for rural East/Central AfricaMaternal and at-risk mothers' support programs (community-based)Faith-based health centers and mission-run clinicsSmall NGO capacity and project support for frontline health servicesEmergency/short-term medical interventions and equipment provision
Who They Fund
at-risk and vulnerable mothershealthcare organizations and clinics (multiple grantee NGOs)patients/communities in Burundi
About Gould Family Foundation C/O John E Gould
Gould Family Foundation C/o John E Gould centers its philanthropy on basic health care and medical supplies for underserved communities, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The pattern is practical and clinic-oriented: grants support medical services, equipment, and care, with repeated awards to health centers, hospitals, and community projects that serve mothers, infants, and rural patients. In 2025, the foundation gave $32,400 to Harvest Initiatives - Burundi for medical services and care in Burundi, and $29,591 to Soft Power Health for medical services, supplies, and care. Other grants show the same service model across different settings, from Ubuntu-style frontline care to facility support and maternal health assistance. The foundation also funds smaller health grants in the United States, including awards to clinics and health organizations in Massachusetts, Maine, Virginia, and Illinois, alongside a broader set of overseas health partners. A recent $49,050 grant to Ugeafi for medical services, equipment, and care was the largest listed award, reinforcing the foundation’s emphasis on direct health delivery and material support rather than broad thematic or institutional giving.
What Gould Family Foundation C/O John E Gould Funds
Maternal and at-risk mothers’ support is a clear theme. The foundation gave $28,700 to Kabubbu Development Project for assistance for at-risk and vulnerable mothers, and a prior $22,318 award to the same group used the same purpose language. Clinical care and supply support also recur in the portfolio: $19,430 went to Nundu Deaconess Hospital for medical services, equipment, and care, while $26,950 supported Ebenezer Seventh-day Adventist Health Centre for medical services and supplies. Community health access appears as well, with $18,981 to Center for Community Healthcare Access for improving health conditions with aid and equipment. The foundation also made a general-purpose health grant of $10,048 to Maternity Africa, matching its broader pattern of gap-style support for frontline providers.
How Gould Family Foundation C/O John E Gould Gives
Typical grants cluster around a modest middle range, with p25 at $13,267, a median of $19,920, and p75 at $28,120. The record shows both repeat recipients and one-off awards: Kabubbu Development Project, Ugeafi, Nundu Deaconess Hospital, Center for Community Healthcare Access, and Various Organiztions-grants Less Than 5000 each appear more than once. The grant program profile points to direct support for clinics and hospitals, including biomedical support, clinic upgrades, and medical equipment. Unsolicited applications are not accepted in the listed programs.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$459K
Total Assets
$429K
Total Revenue
$1.1M
Total Expenses
$952K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $13K and $28K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$13K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$28K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in MA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Gould Family Foundation C/O John E Gould Funds
Top 7 recipient countries by grant volume for Gould Family Foundation C/O John E Gould.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uganda | 7 | $145K | 31.8% |
| 2 | United StatesDomestic | 7 | $140K |
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