The Stanley & Pearl Goodman Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Stanley & Pearl Goodman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $314,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$314,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$34,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2025 was up from $256,650 the year before.
96% 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 | $276,059 | 29 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $256,650 | 28 | $90,050 |
| 2025 | $314,000 | 27 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
The Stanley & Pearl Goodman 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 The Stanley & Pearl Goodman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $77,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $72,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $60,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $36,500 |
| New York | 5 | $27,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Services for D D | General support | $34,000 |
| Camp Kesem | General support | $30,000 |
| GiveWell | General support | $27,500 |
| Individual | General support | $26,500 |
| Individual | General support | $26,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of America | General support | $24,000 |
| Goodman Jewish Family Services | General support | $16,000 |
| Individual | General support | $14,500 |
| Temple Kol Ami Emanuel | General support | $10,000 |
| The Food Depot | General support | $10,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General support | $10,000 |
| NSU Art Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Am Friends of Magen David Adam | General support | $10,000 |
| Philabundance | General support | $10,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Fdtn | General support | $10,000 |
| Edlavitch Jewish Community Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Food for All | General support | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General support | $5,000 |
| Board Games for the Better | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillel at Drexel University | General support | $5,000 |
| In Geveb | General support | $5,000 |
| Social Good Fund Let my people sing | General support | $5,000 |
| City Harvest | General support | $5,000 |
| ASPCA | General support | $2,500 |
| Achilles International | General support | $2,000 |
| BCMA Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of America | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie S Goodman
- Samuel Goodman
- Nanette J Goodman
Questions people ask
Does The Stanley & Pearl Goodman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stanley & Pearl Goodman Charitable Foundation give?
$314,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Stanley & Pearl Goodman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurie S Goodman (President), Samuel Goodman (Vice President) and Nanette J Goodman (Treasurer).
What does The Stanley & Pearl Goodman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and food and hunger.