Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Montgomery, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $258,300 in 81 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $55,975. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$258,300
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$55,975
- Assets$202,692
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,646 the year before.
90% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35,401 | 14 | $5,987 |
| 2024 | $32,646 | 17 | $16,526 |
| 2025 | $258,300 | 81 | $202,692 |
How to apply
Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 65 | $170,275 |
| Michigan | 1 | $55,975 |
| Florida | 3 | $11,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $5,800 |
| Georgia | 4 | $5,250 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Integrity International | Community sponsorship | $55,975 |
| Children's of Alabama | Community sponsorship | $11,000 |
| Association of National Estuary Pro | Community sponsorship | $7,500 |
| The Service Guild of Birmingham | Community sponsorship | $7,500 |
| The Exceptional Foundation | Community sponsorship | $5,500 |
| Alabama Baptist Children's Homes | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Alabama Casa Network Inc | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| American Village Citizenship Trust | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Athens State University Foundation | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Garrett's Place | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Highlands College Inc | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Leadership Montgomery | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Mane | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Smile-A-Mile | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| The Dolphin Foundation for Ed&art | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| The Penny Foundation | Community sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Leadership Alabama | Community sponsorship | $4,500 |
| Brantwood Children's Home | Community sponsorship | $4,200 |
| Baptist Health Care Foundation | Community sponsorship | $4,000 |
| Homewood City Schools Foundation | Community sponsorship | $4,000 |
| Tukabatchee Area Council Inc Bsoa | Community sponsorship | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Community sponsorship | $3,375 |
| Flight Club 502 | Community sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Soapstone Preservation Endowment | Community sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Wellstar Foundation | Community sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Westview Forward Foundation | Community sponsorship | $3,000 |
| Jefferson County Schools Education | Community sponsorship | $2,700 |
| Birmingham Host Committee 2025 | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Edpa Foundation | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| JH Outback of Birmingham | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood Bridges | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Sacred Heart Foundation | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Tenngreen Land Conservancy | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Why Not Win Institute | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Ace Mentors of Alabama | Community sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Best Buddies Al | Community sponsorship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Galen Jay Thackston
- Cedric T Campbell
- Lee M Walters
- Freddie E Lynn Jr
- Kevin R Laird
- John Benjamin Bricken III
- Amy K Bell
Questions people ask
Does Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable Foundation give?
$258,300 in tax year 2025, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Galen Jay Thackston (Director), Cedric T Campbell (Director), Lee M Walters (Director) and Freddie E Lynn Jr (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Goodwyn Mills & Cawood Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.