Goodman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Goodman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glenview, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $181,500 and the largest $439,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$181,500
- Largest grant$439,000
- Assets$24.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 5 | $23.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 7 | $24.2 million |
How to apply
Goodman 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Goodman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 2 | $63,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Public Charities (available upon request) | General Support | $439,000 |
| Chicago Area High Schools | Drug Prevention Programs | $262,000 |
| Youth Guidance | General Support | $183,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Various Exhibits | $181,500 |
| FIDF - Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General Support | $48,000 |
| La Plata Youth Services | General Support | $25,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General Support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharyn Johnson
- Gary Goodman
- Nancy Goodman
- Robert Lopatin
Questions people ask
Does Goodman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Goodman Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $181,500.
Who runs Goodman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharyn Johnson (Vice President, Treasurer), Gary Goodman (Vice President), Nancy Goodman (Secretary) and Robert Lopatin (President).
What does Goodman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.