The Rick and Susan Goings Foundation concentrates its funding on youth-serving education institutions and youth development organizations, providing sizable general support rather than program-restricted grants. Grants are few but large, often renewed to the same beneficiaries, indicating a preference for sustained core support to trusted education and youth organizations domestically and internationally.
Concentrated giving: a small number of large, general-purpose grants with repeat funding to select grantees rather than many small gifts; emphasis on unrestricted operating support.
Notable grantees: Rollin's College, World Federation of Youth Clubs, Colin Powell School
The Rick and Susan Goings Foundation C/o Bessemer Trust Company Na gives large, recurring general-support grants to education and youth-development organizations, with several beneficiaries appearing in multiple years. Its recent funding includes a $565,000 grant to Rollin's College in 2024, followed by additional grants to the same institution in 2023 and 2025, showing a sustained relationship rather than isolated awards. The foundation also backed World Federation of Youth Clubs with $429,270 in 2025, alongside earlier support in 2023, and it continued multi-year support for Colin Powell School. Those grants sit alongside awards to Boys & Girls Club organizations, higher education institutions, and youth-serving groups, indicating a pattern centered on institutions that serve young people through education, clubs, and related development work. The grant list suggests a preference for general exempt purpose funding, and the size of awards ranges from five-figure gifts to several six-figure commitments. Recent recipients are located across the United States, with repeat awards concentrated among a small set of organizations rather than a broad spread of one-time grantees.
In higher education, the foundation supported Rollin's College with $565,000 in 2024, $310,000 in 2023, and $140,000 in 2025, all for general exempt purpose. In K–12 and school-based support, Colin Powell School received $200,000 in 2025 and $100,000 in 2024. Youth clubs are another clear theme: Boys & Girls Club of America received $52,000 in 2023, $50,000 in 2024, and $50,000 in 2025. The foundation also made a $429,270 grant in 2025 to World Federation of Youth Clubs, reinforcing its interest in organized youth development beyond a single local site. Smaller grants to Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gaston Inc show that this support extends to local affiliates as well as national networks.
Typical grant size is modest relative to the largest awards, with a p25 of $4,500, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $21,250. The recent record shows both large institutional gifts and smaller supporting grants, often to the same organizations across multiple years. That repeated pattern appears in the grants to Rollin's College, Colin Powell School, World Federation of Youth Clubs, and several Boys & Girls Club affiliates. The funder gives through general exempt purpose grants rather than program-specific restrictions in the recent list, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
$1.2M
$16.9M
$2.8M
$1.8M
Most grants fall between $5K and $21K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$21K
About 20% of grants go to recipients in VA.
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The foundation’s giving is national, and every grant in the recent sample went to U.S. recipients. New York is the top state by grant count at 21% of grants, while the HQ is also in New York, NY. Recent recipient cities include New York, NY; Charlottesville, VA; Atlanta, GA; Winter Park, FL; and Gastonia, NC. The pattern shows a mix of New York-based organizations and grantees in Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Connecticut, Texas, Washington, DC, and North Carolina.
It focuses on youth-serving education institutions and youth development organizations. Recent grants include higher education support, school-based support, and youth club funding, with several recipients appearing in multiple years and most awards labeled general exempt purpose.
The distribution is middle-market rather than purely small grants: p25 is $4,500, median grant size is $10,000, and p75 is $21,250. At the same time, the recent list includes much larger awards, including six-figure grants to a few long-term recipients.
Yes. Multiple recipients appear across more than one year, including Rollin's College, Colin Powell School, World Federation of Youth Clubs, Boys & Girls Club of America, and several Boys & Girls Club affiliates. That suggests recurring support rather than one-time grants only.
The grant list is national and entirely U.S.-based in the provided sample. New York is the top state by grant count at 21% of grants, and recent recipient cities include New York, Charlottesville, Atlanta, Winter Park, and Gastonia.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORLD FEDERATION OF YOUTH CLUBS | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $429,270 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| COLIN POWELL SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ROLLIN'S COLLEGE | WINTER PARK, FL | $140,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YALE CELI | NEW HAVEN, CT | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER GASTON INC | GASTONIA, NC | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXMEPT PURPOSE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NANCY LIEBERMAN CHARITIES | PLANO, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PATHNORTH INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PRESIDENTIAL PRECINCT | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE MILLER CENTER FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| WE ARE ALL HUMAN FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| FOCUSED ULTRASOUND FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE MITFORD MUSEUM | HUDSON, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CENTRAL FLORIDA B6 CLUB | ORLANDO, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YALE UNIVERSITY | NEW HAVEN, CT | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| GUILFORD COLLEGE | GREENSBORO, NC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SAVE THE HORSES | BALL GROUND, GA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE | DURHAM, NC | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| WILLIAM'S COLLEGE | WILLIAMSTOWN, MA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| MONTPELIER FOUNDATION | ORANGE, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE ECONOMIC CLUB OF WASHINGTON | WASHINGTON, DC | $3,500 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| A GIFT FOR TEACHING | ORANGE, FL | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ONE EAST 60TH STREET HISTORICAL FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| EARLYSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO INC | EARLYSVILLE, VA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| SPCA ALBEMARLE | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PAN AFRICAN COLLECTIVE | BOWIE, MD | $600 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS | NEW YORK, NY | $58 | 2025 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ROLLIN'S COLLEGE | WINTER PARK, FL | $565,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| COLIN POWELL SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER GASTON INC | GASTONIA, NC | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXMEPT PURPOSE |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| MONTPELIER FOUNDATION | ORANGE, VA | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PRESIDENTIAL PRECINCT | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CENTRAL FLORIDA B6 CLUB | ORLANDO, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| WE ARE ALL HUMAN FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| GUILFORD COLLEGE | GREENSBORO, NC | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PATHNORTH INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE MILLER CENTER FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE | DURHAM, NC | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| WILLIAM'S COLLEGE | WILLIAMSTOWN, MA | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE |
WORLD FEDERATION OF YOUTH CLUBS
$429,270GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
COLIN POWELL SCHOOL
$200,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION
$75,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA
$50,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
YALE CELI
$50,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
PATHNORTH INC
$20,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
PRESIDENTIAL PRECINCT
$15,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
WE ARE ALL HUMAN FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
THOMAS JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC
$10,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
THE MITFORD MUSEUM
$10,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
CENTRAL FLORIDA B6 CLUB
$10,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
$5,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
SAVE THE HORSES
$5,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
$5,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
THE ECONOMIC CLUB OF WASHINGTON
$3,500GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
ONE EAST 60TH STREET HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
$2,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
EARLYSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO INC
$1,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
PAN AFRICAN COLLECTIVE
$600GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
$58GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
COLIN POWELL SCHOOL
$100,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA
$50,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION
$25,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
PRESIDENTIAL PRECINCT
$10,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
CENTRAL FLORIDA B6 CLUB
$10,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
WE ARE ALL HUMAN FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
PATHNORTH INC
$10,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
THOMAS JEFFERSON FOUNDATION INC
$10,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
$5,000GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE