The Goodnow Fund
Accepts applications
The Goodnow Fund is a private foundation in Darien, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 111 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants111
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$36.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 122 | $30.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 111 | $36.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carleton T Goodnow 9 Old Kings Highway South, Darien, CT 06820 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 642-8088, arogers@thegoodnowfund.org |
| Restrictions | Organization must be listed under sec. 170(c) |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Goodnow Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $666,000 |
| Connecticut | 64 | $646,200 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $55,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $47,900 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $40,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $12,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | Support for foundation's research activities | $500,000 |
| Save the Children | Children's emergency fund- haiti | $100,000 |
| Family Centers | Specialized support groups at sps | $50,000 |
| Americares | Ukraine, helene and milton emergency relief | $45,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Global elephant, big cat and whale conservation | $35,000 |
| Americares Free Clinics | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Southern East Dakota | E-learning program at the university of notre dame in democratic republic of congo | $30,000 |
| Family and Children's Agency | Senior home care program | $30,000 |
| Family Centers | Parents as co-educators program | $30,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | $15k wellness and training center; $15k general support | $30,000 |
| Spirit of America | General support for ukraine | $30,000 |
| Building One Community | Immigration legal services | $25,000 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | Ike education building | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Nuclear Threat Initiative | General support | $25,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | Fresh air summer camping | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10k general operating and $10k msf academy for healthcare | $20,000 |
| Family and Children's Agency | Family programs | $20,000 |
| Galapogos Conservancy | General support | $20,000 |
| Oxfam America | Food insecurity: $15k east africa, $5k west africa | $20,000 |
| Uso | Bob hope legacy reading program | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Village | General support | $15,000 |
| Children's Learning Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center | Literacy and life skills program | $15,000 |
| Person to Person | Food assistance | $15,000 |
| Person to Person | Emergency services | $15,000 |
| Teach for America-Connecticut | Ct general operations | $15,000 |
| The Elm Project | General support | $15,000 |
| Horizons CT State Norwalk | $10k general support and $4k rowing elective | $14,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Southern East Dakota | Training of nurses for st. Theresa orphanage in democratic republic of congo | $10,000 |
| Child Advocates of SW Connecticut | General support | $10,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Darien Library | Electronic audio books on biographies and history | $10,000 |
| Future 5 | Ct state norwalk program | $10,000 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | General support | $10,000 |
| Let's Get Ready | General support | $10,000 |
| National Wwii Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| NCC Foundation | Student emergency fund | $10,000 |
| Norwalk Housing Authority Foundation Scholarship Program | Scholarships for nha residents | $10,000 |
| Serious Fun Children's Network | General support for 9 camps in the us | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann P Rogers
- Carleton T Goodnow
- Olivia T Goodnow
- David Tuttle
Questions people ask
Does The Goodnow Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Goodnow Fund give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 111 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Goodnow Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann P Rogers (Executive Director/Trustee), Carleton T Goodnow (Trustee), Olivia T Goodnow (Trustee) and David Tuttle (Trustee).
What does The Goodnow Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and education.