Nonprofit · EIN 92-2786605
UNITED STATES GOON FUND
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98115
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $143,182 | $134,400 | $8,782 | $10,441 | $30 | $10,411 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $91,550 | $93,479 | -$1,929 | $1,989 | $360 | $1,629 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $65,162 | $61,605 | $3,557 | $3,557 | $0 | $3,557 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $143,179
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $130,516
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,815
- Other expenses
- $69
- Program services (functional)
- $130,476
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,989
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,441
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,411
- Cash, savings and investments
- $10,393
- Gross receipts
- $143,182
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Mason | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Jonathan Houston | Director | 15 | $0 |
| Christopher Casey | Director | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Mason | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Jonathan Houston | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Christopher Casey | Director | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Houston | Director | 20 | $0 |
| Jesse Mason | Director | 5 | $0 |
| Christopher Casey | Director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7011 ROOSEVELT WAY NE APT 108, SEATTLE, WA 98115-5892
- In care of
- % JESSE MASON
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jonathan Houston, Director
- Phone
- (469) 682-8773
- Website
- https://usgoonfund.com/
Mission
Our organization has formed for the purpose of aiding members of the Something Awful Forms Community (colloquially, the members are referred to as "Goons"). Our aid provides the community with funds for the purposes of purchasing food, medicine, aiding with rent/utility payments, or other unexpected emergency needs.
Program accomplishments
- Our organization helps the members of our community with funds to purchase food. Requests are submitted to our organization, and our directors and volunteers approve these requests so long as they are able to prove their membership in the community in good standing. Other requirements are that only a certain amount of funds can be given to each person to make sure that funding is given in as equitable a manner as possible. Based on data, in 2025 - an estimated 29% of expenses went to people who requested aid went to helping those people get groceries. Our records show that 110 people made a request that we help provide funds to keep them fed during the last year.Expenses $38,005
- Our organization helps the members of our community with funds to help our members pay their monthly rent or mortgage. Requests are submitted to our organization, and our directors and volunteers approve these requests so long as they are able to prove their membership in the community in good standing. Other requirements are that only a certain amount of funds can be given to each person to make sure that funding is given in as equitable a manner as possible. Based on data, in 2025 - 16% of expenses went to people who requested aid for help keeping their home. Our data shows this was 79 people that requested help from us in keeping a roof over their head.Expenses $20,613
- Our organization helps the members of our community with funds to purchase medicine or aid with medical bills. Requests are submitted to our organization, and our directors and volunteers approve these requests so long as they are able to prove their membership in the community in good standing. Other requirements are that only a certain amount of funds can be given to each person to make sure that funding is given in as equitable a manner as possible. Based on data, in 2025 - an estimated 20% of expenses went to people who requested aid for help affording their medicine, making their insurance copay, or paying a medical bill after a service was provided. In total, 63 people made a request to help them cover their healthcare costs.Expenses $26,721
- Our organization helps the members of our community with funds to make their utility payments. Requests are submitted to our organization, and our directors and volunteers approve these requests so long as they are able to prove their membership in the community in good standing. Other requirements are that only a certain amount of funds can be given to each person to make sure that funding is given in as equitable a manner as possible. Based on estimations, in 2025 - an estimated 15% of expenses went to people who requested aid for help with their electric/water/phone/internet bill and prevent shutoffs. People also requested help for their phone or internet to be able to find a job. Our data shows that 68 people made a request for funds to keep their utility service from getting shut off.Expenses $19,235
- Our organization helps the members of our community with funds to help meet their transportation needs, such as bus passes, gasoline, or repairs to their cars. Requests are submitted to our organization, and our directors and volunteers approve these requests so long as they are able to prove their membership in the community in good standing. Other requirements are that only a certain amount of funds can be given to each person to make sure that funding is given in as equitable a manner as possible. Based on data, in 2025 - an estimated 10% of expenses went to people who requested aid for help with their transportation needs. In total, our data shows that 49 people made a request from us to help them with their transportation costs.Expenses $12,602
- Our organization helps the members of our community with funds for several other miscellaneous requests. Requests are submitted to our organization, and our directors and volunteers approve these requests so long as they are able to prove their membership in the community in good standing. Other requirements are that only a certain amount of funds can be given to each person to make sure that funding is given in as equitable a manner as possible. Based on data, in 2025 - an estimated 10% of expenses went to people who requested aid for other requests that did not fit in other categories. Around half of these costs were to cover debt servicing or credit card payments. Our organization believes that helping people with these type of monthly expenses helps people's monthly budget and prevents them from entering a debt spiral or drop into financial instability. Some of these other categories include pet care costs, home repair costs, childcare payments, school expenses, and moving expenses. In total, 63 people made a request that did not fit into the other categories and were helped with these miscellaneous requests.Expenses $13,300
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-2786605
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,441
- Income (IRS master file)
- $143,182
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $143,182 | $134,400 | $10,441 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $91,550 | $93,479 | $1,989 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $65,162 | $61,605 | $3,557 | XML |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 92-2786605).
Questions about UNITED STATES GOON FUND
- What is the EIN of UNITED STATES GOON FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED STATES GOON FUND is 92-2786605.
- Is UNITED STATES GOON FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to UNITED STATES GOON FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED STATES GOON FUND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED STATES GOON FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED STATES GOON FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED STATES GOON FUND?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does UNITED STATES GOON FUND have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $143,182, expenses of $134,400 and total assets of $10,441 at year end.
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