R R & Clara J Gould Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 41-6056658
Foundation Overview
Based in Milwaukee, WI, R R & Clara J Gould Foundation has awarded 177 grants totaling $341,840 to organizations in Minnesota, New York and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $280 to $11,480, with a median award of $1,210.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 16 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
51% of grants are awarded in Minnesota, with additional funding distributed across 5 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Brainerd (81%), East Gull Lake (7%), Sartell (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 20% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (75%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into R R & Clara J Gould Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Lodge | $3,410 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Allegheny Council Bsa | $965 | Falconer, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys And Girls | $1,340 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Lucille M Wright Air Museum | $900 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Crisis Line | $480 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Family Service Of The Chautauqua Region | $960 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Chautauqua Opportunities Inc | $1,340 | Dunkirk, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Elks Lodge 615 | $3,930 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| St Lukes Church Youth Ministry | $1,170 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Brainerd Rotary Foundation | $4,950 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Brainerd Area Girl Scouts | $3,545 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| United Way Worldwide | $700 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Ymca | $9,955 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Northland Arboretum | $660 | Baxter, MN, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,730 | Irving, TX, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Confidence Learning Center | $960 | East Gull Lake, MN, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Elks Lodge 615 | $4,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Allegheny Council Bsa | $980 | Falconer, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Brainerd Area Girl Scouts | $2,043 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| St Lukes Church Youth Ministry | $1,230 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Way Worldwide | $600 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Chautauqua Opportunities Inc | $1,430 | Dunkirk, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Family Service Of The Chautauqua Region | $980 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Kinship Partners | $1,850 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Lucille M Wright Air Museum | $910 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,080 | Irving, TX, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Winifred Crawford Dilbert Boys And Gir | $1,430 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Ymca | $11,480 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Confidence Learning Center | $980 | E Gull Lake, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Paul Bunyan Arboretum | $630 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Brainerd Rotary Foundation | $5,710 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Crisis Line | $420 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Aurora Lodge 100 Masonic Temple | $3,383 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $1,430 | St Joseph, MO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Greater New York | $1,430 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Elks Lodge 615 | $4,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Allegheny Council Bsa | $980 | Falconer, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Brainerd Area Girl Scouts | $2,043 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| St Lukes Church Youth Ministry | $1,230 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Way Worldwide | $600 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Chautauqua Opportunities Inc | $1,430 | Dunkirk, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Family Service Of The Chautauqua Region | $980 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Kinship Partners | $1,850 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Lucille M Wright Air Museum | $910 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,080 | Irving, TX, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Winifred Crawford Dilbert Boys And Gir | $1,430 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Ymca | $11,480 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Confidence Learning Center | $980 | E Gull Lake, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Paul Bunyan Arboretum | $630 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Brainerd Rotary Foundation | $5,710 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Crisis Line | $420 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Aurora Lodge 100 Masonic Temple | $3,383 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $1,430 | St Joseph, MO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Greater New York | $1,430 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Elks Lodge 615 | $4,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Allegheny Council Bsa | $980 | Falconer, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Brainerd Area Girl Scouts | $2,043 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| St Lukes Church Youth Ministry | $1,230 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| United Way Worldwide | $600 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Chautauqua Opportunities Inc | $1,430 | Dunkirk, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Family Service Of The Chautauqua Region | $980 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Kinship Partners | $1,850 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Lucille M Wright Air Museum | $910 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,080 | Irving, TX, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Winifred Crawford Dilbert Boys And Gir | $1,430 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Ymca | $11,480 | Washington, DC, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Confidence Learning Center | $980 | E Gull Lake, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Paul Bunyan Arboretum | $630 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Brainerd Rotary Foundation | $5,710 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Crisis Line | $420 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Aurora Lodge 100 Masonic Temple | $3,383 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $1,430 | St Joseph, MO, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Greater New York | $1,430 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement | $1,050 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Girl Scout Council Of Greater Ny | $1,050 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Elks Lodge #615 | $3,300 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Allegheny Council Bsa | $720 | Falconer, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Paul Bunyan Arboretum | $460 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Brainerd Area Girl Scouts | $1,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Brainerd Family Ymca | $4,130 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Brainerd Rotary Foundation | $4,190 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Central Minnesota Council | $2,260 | Sartell, MN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Chautauqua Opportunities Inc | $1,050 | Dunkirk, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| St Luke's Church Youth Ministry | $900 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Confidence Learning Center | $720 | East Gull Lake, MN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Kinship Partners | $1,360 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Lucille M Wright Air Museum | $670 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Jamestown Ymca | $4,290 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Crisis Line | $300 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Aurora Lodge #100 Masonic Temple | $2,850 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Family Service Of The Chautauqua Regio | $720 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Crow Wing County United Way Inc | $430 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2021 |
| Winifred Crawford Dilbert Boys And Gir | $1,050 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement | $1,210 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Girl Scout Council Of Greater Ny | $1,210 | New York, NY, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of | $1,210 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2020 |
| Allegheny Highlands Council | $820 | Falconer, NY, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Crow Wing County United Way | $500 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Aurora Lodge #100 Ancient Free | $3,280 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks | $3,800 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Paul Bunyan Arboretum | $530 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Brainerd Area Girl Scouts | $1,730 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Brainerd Family Ymca | $4,760 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Brainerd Rotary Foundation | $4,830 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Central Minnesota Council | $2,600 | Sartell, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Chautauqua Opportunities Inc | $1,210 | Dunkirk, NY, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| St Luke's Church Youth Ministry | $1,040 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Jamestown Ywca | $4,940 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Confidence Learning Center | $820 | East Gull Lake, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Crisis Line And Referral Service | $350 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Family Service Of Chautauqua Region | $820 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Kinship Partners | $1,570 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Lucille M Wright Air Museum | $770 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Allegheny Highlands Council | $780 | Falconer, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Aurora Lodge #100 Ancient Free | $3,130 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks | $3,630 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Brainerd Area Girl Scouts | $1,650 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Brainerd Family Ymca | $4,550 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Brainerd Rotary Foundation | $4,610 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Central Minnesota Council | $2,480 | Sartell, MN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Chautauqua Opportunities Inc | $970 | Dunkirk, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Chautauqua Opportunities Inc | $1,160 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Confidence Learning Center | $780 | East Gull Lake, MN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Crisis Line And Referral Service | $330 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Crow County United Way | $480 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Family Service Of Chautauqua Region | $780 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Girl Scouts Of Western New York | $1,160 | Depew, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Jamestown Ymca | $3,390 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Jamestown Ywca Team Program | $1,330 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Junior Achievement | $1,160 | Brainerd, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Kinship Partners | $1,500 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Lucille M Wright Air Museum | $740 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Paul Bunyan Arboretum | $510 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| St Luke's Church Youth Ministry | $990 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Winifred Crawford Dibert Foundation | $1,160 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Junior Achievement | $970 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Girl Scout Council Of Greater Ny | $970 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of | $970 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Elks Lodge #615 | $3,040 | Brainerd, MN, US | Youth Activities Fund | 2017 |
| Allegheny Council Bsa | $650 | Falconer, NY, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Paul Bunyan Arboretum | $430 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Family Service Of Jamestown | $650 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| St Luke's Church Youth Ministry | $830 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Jamestown Ywca | $2,840 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Brainerd Area Girl Scouts | $1,380 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Brainerd Rotary Foundation | $3,860 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Crisis Line And Referral Service | $280 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Aurora Lodge #100 | $2,620 | Brainard, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Confidence Learning | $650 | East Gull Lake, MN, US | General Operating | 2017 |
| Kinship Partners | $1,260 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Central Minnesota Council | $2,080 | Sartell, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Crow Wing County United Way Inc | $400 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Lucile M Wright Museum | $620 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Brainerd Family Ymca | $3,810 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Jamestown Ywca Team Program | $1,120 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Chautauqua Opportunities | $970 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2017 |
| Junior Achievement | $1,010 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Girl Scout Council Of Greater Ny | $1,010 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of | $1,010 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Elks Lodge #615 | $3,170 | Brainerd, MN, US | Youth Activities Fund | 2016 |
| Allegheny Council Bsa | $680 | Falconer, NY, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Paul Bunyan Arboretum | $450 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Family Service Of Jamestown | $680 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| St Luke's Church Youth Ministry | $870 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Jamestown Ywca | $2,960 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Brainerd Area Girl Scouts | $1,440 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Brainerd Rotary Foundation | $4,030 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Crisis Line And Referral Service | $290 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Aurora Lodge #100 | $2,730 | Brainard, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Confidence Learning | $680 | East Gull Lake, MN, US | General Operating | 2016 |
| Kinship Partners | $1,310 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Central Minnesota Council | $2,170 | Sartell, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Crow Wing County United Way Inc | $420 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Lucile M Wright Museum | $650 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Brainerd Family Ymca | $3,970 | Brainerd, MN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Jamestown Ywca Team Program | $1,147 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
| Chautauqua Opportunities | $1,010 | Jamestown, NY, US | General Operating Purposes | 2016 |
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| EIN | 41-6056658 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 634 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634 |
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