The Goodwin Foundation
Accepts applications
The Goodwin Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Junction, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $262,320 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$262,320
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $246,148 the year before.
58% 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 | $204,000 | 16 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $246,148 | 15 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $262,320 | 14 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Goodwin Foundation PO Box 2106, Grand Junction, CO 81502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (970) 250-9993 |
| What to submit | A letter of request explaining proposed use of the grant |
| Restrictions | Within United States at discretion of the board of directors |
What The Goodwin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 14 | $262,320 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Confluence Center | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Grand Mesa Nordic Council | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Mesa County Libraries Foundation | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| United Way of Mesa County | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Counseling Education Center | Capital Campaign | $15,000 |
| Western Slope Center Children | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Clifton Christian Church | Food Bank Operating Support | $10,000 |
| HomewardBound | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| HomewardBound | Capital Campaign | $8,820 |
| Individual | Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University Foundation | Annual Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Mesa Youth Services DBA Partners | Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Christ Center DBA Four Winds | Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Art Center Western Coloado | Operating Support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Gormley
- Linda Bacon Reid
- Dan Ela
Questions people ask
Does The Goodwin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Goodwin Foundation give?
$262,320 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Goodwin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Gormley (Chairman), Linda Bacon Reid (Treasurer) and Dan Ela (Secretary).
What does The Goodwin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.