Maurice Goodman Foundation Inc Tr
Preselected recipients only
Maurice Goodman Foundation Inc Tr is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $174,000 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $17,000. 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$174,000
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $153,500 the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 | $148,000 | 42 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $153,500 | 44 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $174,000 | 49 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Maurice Goodman Foundation Inc Tr 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 Maurice Goodman Foundation Inc Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 47 | $172,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Public Library Foundation | General support | $17,000 |
| Congregation Beth El | General support | $10,000 |
| Norwalk Community College Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Temple Shalom (Of Norwalk) | General support | $10,000 |
| The Open Door Shelter Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | General support | $9,500 |
| Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum of Norwalk Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| The Norwalk Symphony Society Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| Person to Person Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Inc | General support | $6,500 |
| Norwalk Housing Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Americares Foundation | General support | $4,500 |
| Supporters of Oak Hills Park Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Parent Teacher Assoc of CT Inc F/B/O Roton Middle School PTA | General support | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Wilton Library | General support | $4,000 |
| Roton Middle School PTA | General support | $4,000 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Ambler Farm Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | General support | $2,500 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| The Carver Foundation of Norwalk Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Connecticut Legal Services Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Education in Media Inc DBA JBS Jewish Broadcasting Svcs | General support | $2,500 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| The American Red Cross of CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Domestic Violence Crisis Center Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Stepping Stones Museum for Children | General support | $2,000 |
| Brien McMahon High School Band Parents Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Elderhouse Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| The Community Nursery School of Wilton | General support | $1,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail | General support | $1,500 |
| Norwalk Tree Alliance Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family Service of Stamford Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Norwalk Stamford Grass Roots Tennis & Education Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Senior Nutrition Program Catholic Charities of Fairfield Cnty | General support | $1,000 |
| Norwalk Reads | General support | $1,000 |
| Soundwaters Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| The Norwalk Senior Center Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beverly M Kreiger
Questions people ask
Does Maurice Goodman Foundation Inc Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maurice Goodman Foundation Inc Tr give?
$174,000 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Maurice Goodman Foundation Inc Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Beverly M Kreiger (Director).
What does Maurice Goodman Foundation Inc Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.