GoodForce Foundation
Preselected recipients only
GoodForce Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,849 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $344 and the largest $34,000. 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$48,849
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$344
- Largest grant$34,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,401 the year before.
80% 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 | $27,100 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $41,401 | 2 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $48,849 | 13 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
GoodForce 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 GoodForce Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $34,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $11,250 |
| Delaware | 8 | $3,349 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Goodforce foundation donor advisor fund | $34,000 |
| Learn for Life Foundation | SJIHS - Bangalore (St. Joseph's Indian High School) | $9,250 |
| Individual | Medical hardship assistance grant | $1,140 |
| Humanity Preservation Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| I4FARMERS Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Medical hardship assistance grant | $564 |
| Individual | Medical hardship assistance grant | $344 |
| Individual | Medical hardship assistance grant | $338 |
| Individual | Medical hardship assistance grant | $282 |
| American Lung Association | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Individual | Medical hardship assistance grant | $230 |
| Individual | Medical hardship assistance grant | $229 |
| Individual | Medical hardship assistance grant | $222 |
Officers and trustees
- Jyotsna Batra
- Balaji Janakiraman Iyer
- Megha Iyer
- Mihir Iyer
- Panna Iyer
Questions people ask
Does GoodForce Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does GoodForce Foundation give?
$48,849 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $344.
Who runs GoodForce Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jyotsna Batra (VP), Balaji Janakiraman Iyer (Dir, Pres, Treas), Megha Iyer (Sec) and Mihir Iyer (VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does GoodForce Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.