Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bismarck, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$57,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $7,500 | 3 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $57,500 | 12 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
Dave and Pat Goodin 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 Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12 | $57,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Dakota Childrens Choir | Spring Concert Series | $5,000 |
| Bismarck Mandan Orchestra | General Programming | $5,000 |
| Mandan Parks & Rec Foundation | Summer Youth Tennis Program | $5,000 |
| Bio Girls | General Programming | $5,000 |
| Bismarck Mandan Young Life | General Programming | $5,000 |
| Missouri Slope | Wind Harp | $5,000 |
| Gateway to Science | STEM Wall | $5,000 |
| Dream Center | Million Meal March | $5,000 |
| Heartview Foundation | Open Skies Roof Project | $5,000 |
| Heavens Helpers | Freeze Dryer | $5,000 |
| Western Wellness | Strong Kids Group Mentoring Program | $5,000 |
| YMCA | General Programming | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dave Goodin
- Pat Goodin
- Michaela Ostendorf
- Alayna Jirava
- Stephanie Kurtz
Questions people ask
Does Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation give?
$57,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dave Goodin (Chair), Pat Goodin (Vice Chair), Michaela Ostendorf (Treasurer) and Alayna Jirava (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.