Goodman Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Goodman Family Fund is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,925 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $12,500. 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$45,925
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$680,212
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was down from $57,500 the year before.
61% 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 | $52,500 | 24 | $624,073 |
| 2024 | $57,500 | 21 | $621,393 |
| 2025 | $45,925 | 23 | $680,212 |
How to apply
Goodman Family Fund 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 Goodman Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $38,825 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholar Foundation | General support | $12,500 |
| Ravinia Festival | General support | $12,500 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | General support | $5,250 |
| Kiwanis Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Family Focus Highland Park | General support | $3,000 |
| Charlotte Jewsih Day School | General support | $1,000 |
| Mullen Baseball | General support | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | General support | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands Network Inc | General support | $775 |
| The Art Center Highland Park | General support | $700 |
| College Bound Opportunities | General support | $500 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid | General support | $500 |
| The Nora Project | General support | $500 |
| Francis W Parker School | General support | $250 |
| GPF Foundation | General support | $250 |
| Levy Senior Center Foundation | General support | $250 |
| Tri-Con Child Care Center | General support | $250 |
| Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital | General support | $150 |
| Chicago History Museum | General support | $150 |
| No Kid Hungry | General support | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $100 |
| Reading Power Inc | General support | $100 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie G Conroy
- Patricia G Pell
- Kenneth Pell
Questions people ask
Does Goodman Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Goodman Family Fund give?
$45,925 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Goodman Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Marjorie G Conroy (President), Patricia G Pell (Secretary) and Kenneth Pell (Director).
What does Goodman Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.