Gail and Sheldon Goodman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gail and Sheldon Goodman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Solon, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $188,131 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$188,131
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $170,530 the year before.
62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $637,911 | 35 | $3.5 million |
| 2023 | $117,850 | 44 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $170,530 | 32 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $188,131 | 39 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Gail and Sheldon 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.
What Gail and Sheldon Goodman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $66,000 |
| Ohio | 19 | $54,141 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $32,600 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $13,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $10,000 |
| California | 3 | $6,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,250 |
| Indiana | 1 | $140 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General use | $50,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General use | $29,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Solon | General use | $15,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | General use | $12,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | General use | $10,000 |
| Chadbad Naples Community Center | General use | $7,500 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting & Analysis | General use | $7,500 |
| America Gives Inc | General use | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General use | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General use | $5,000 |
| The Algemeiner | General use | $5,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General use | $3,600 |
| Folds of Honor - American Interiors | General use | $3,500 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | General use | $2,500 |
| Prager University Foundation | General use | $2,500 |
| Building Dreams Foundation | General use | $2,500 |
| Clarion Project | General use | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry | General use | $1,800 |
| Friednship Circle of Cleveland | General use | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General use | $1,500 |
| Team Rubicon | General use | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | General use | $1,500 |
| B'nai Jeshurun | General use | $1,250 |
| The ALS Association | General use | $1,250 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Association | General use | $1,000 |
| Hunger Network | General use | $1,000 |
| K9S for Warriors | General use | $1,000 |
| Haymakers for Hope | General use | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | General use | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | General use | $1,000 |
| Maltz Museum | General use | $750 |
| Cleveland Clinic | General use | $720 |
| Golden Treasures Golden Retriever Rescue Inc | General use | $500 |
| Golden Retrievers in Need | General use | $500 |
| Northeast Ohio SPCA | General use | $250 |
| Rescue Village | General use | $250 |
| Preborn | General use | $140 |
| The Gathering Place | General use | $100 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General use | $21 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheldon H Goodman
- Gail S Goodman
- Aaron D Goodman
- Corey E Zuckerman
- Allison N Finer
- Stephanie A Goodman
Questions people ask
Does Gail and Sheldon Goodman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gail and Sheldon Goodman Family Foundation give?
$188,131 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Gail and Sheldon Goodman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheldon H Goodman (President and Treasurer), Gail S Goodman (Vice President and Secretary), Aaron D Goodman (Director) and Corey E Zuckerman (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Gail and Sheldon Goodman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and health.