Gooding Group Foundation
Accepts applications
Gooding Group Foundation is a private foundation in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $39,167 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $10,450. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$39,167
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$10,450
- Assets$624,066
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was down from $49,890 the year before.
73% of its 2024 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 | $68,865 | 68 | $710,138 |
| 2023 | $49,890 | 57 | $514,031 |
| 2024 | $39,167 | 30 | $624,066 |
How to apply
| Contact | J Reed Gooding 345 South Reading Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (717) 733-1247 |
| What to submit | Letter form, including any information with regard to request submitted |
What Gooding Group Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $36,855 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $526 |
| New York | 1 | $200 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $60 |
| Maryland | 1 | $26 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association | Participant programs | $10,450 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Participant programs | $10,000 |
| Veteran's Honor Park | Participating programs | $6,300 |
| Penn State University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania College of Health | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Shippensburg University | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Virginia | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Thorne | Participating programs | $1,023 |
| Blessings of Hope | Participating programs | $730 |
| Fulton Theatre | Operating expenses | $515 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Participating programs | $500 |
| Iglesia Misionera la Senda | Participating programs | $250 |
| Lebanon Va Hospice | Participating programs | $250 |
| Handi Vangelism | Participant programs | $200 |
| Stratosphere Cheerabilities | Participating programs | $200 |
| Brittany's Hope | Participating programs | $200 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Participating program | $200 |
| Thaddeus Stevens Foundation | Scholarship | $126 |
| Mennonite Disaster Service | Participating programs | $126 |
| Childrens Miracle Network | Participant programs | $106 |
| Mohler Church | Participating programs | $100 |
| United Churches Elizabethtown Area | Participating programs | $100 |
| University of Mt Olive | Participating programs | $60 |
| Lancaster County Conservancy | Participating programs | $50 |
| Leo's Helping Paws | Participant programs | $50 |
| Wolf Sanctuary of Pa | Participating programs | $27 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Particpant programs | $26 |
| Warwick Educational Foundation | Participant programs | $26 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Participating programs | $26 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Participating programs | $26 |
Officers and trustees
- J Reed Gooding
- William H Gooding
- Stephen McNamara
- Marlena Ricords
- J Michael Towers
- Brian K Dombach
Questions people ask
Does Gooding Group Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gooding Group Foundation give?
$39,167 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Gooding Group Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists J Reed Gooding (President), William H Gooding (Vice Preside), Stephen McNamara (Treasurer) and Marlena Ricords (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Gooding Group Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.