Goecke Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Goecke Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$26,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $35,750 the year before.
54% 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 | $42,250 | 18 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $35,750 | 12 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $26,500 | 13 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Goecke Family 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 Goecke Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $16,000 |
| Ohio | 8 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care for Friends | Capital Campaign | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| Westlake Chinese Culture Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fish of Sanibel-Captiva Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | FOR Arupe College | $1,000 |
| Ohio State University | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rocky River Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of Dayton | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cleveland State University Foundation | for the general purposes of the Cleveland State University College of Law | $500 |
| Csu Law Alumni Association Alumni Association | Charitable Event | $500 |
| St Edward High School | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Goecke
- Alec Goecke
- Andrew Goecke
- Thomas R Goecke
- Susan Gragel
Questions people ask
Does Goecke Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Goecke Family Foundation give?
$26,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Goecke Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Adam Goecke (Dir), Alec Goecke (Dir), Andrew Goecke (Dir) and Thomas R Goecke (Dir, Pres) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Goecke Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.