Good Neighbors Family Trust
Preselected recipients only
Good Neighbors Family Trust is a private foundation in Sullivans Island, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $137,717 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$137,717
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was down from $145,109 the year before.
49% 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 | $114,292 | 63 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $145,109 | 51 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $137,717 | 50 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Good Neighbors Family Trust 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 Good Neighbors Family Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $67,550 |
| Maryland | 14 | $21,900 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $8,750 |
| Idaho | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 3 | $7,500 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $6,017 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse School | Provide educational services to disabled students | $25,000 |
| Nantucket Boys & Girls Club | Support for educational programs for children | $21,000 |
| St John's Food for the Poor Food Pantry | Support catholic community | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Writers Conference | Support for svwc literary conference programs | $8,000 |
| Achilles Int'l Conn Chapter | Transform lives of persons with disabilities through athletics and social connections | $5,000 |
| First Fruits Farm | Provide fresh foods to the hungry | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Historical Assoc | Preserve and interpret the history of nantucket | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals (Nisha) | Provide shelter and care for animals in need | $2,800 |
| A Safe Place | Support for victims of domestic violence | $2,500 |
| Charleston Gaillard Center | Support the arts and arts education | $2,500 |
| Drawbridge | Support arts programs for homeless children | $2,500 |
| Marina Orth Foundation | To support programs and events | $2,500 |
| Project Open Hand | Provide meals to the sick and vulnerable | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Provide meals in response to crises | $2,500 |
| Imagine an Answer | Support brain cancer reserach | $2,400 |
| U of SC Education Fund | Support mission of the university | $2,017 |
| Home Builders Care Foundation | Support projects to shelter people in need | $2,000 |
| Hospice of the Chesapeake | Care for those with advanced illness. | $2,000 |
| Some | Support food and other services for the needy | $2,000 |
| Survivor Fitness Foundation | Help cancer survivors regain wellness | $2,000 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | Funding for research to prevent and cure diabetes | $1,500 |
| Greater DC Diaper Bank | Provide basic baby care items | $1,500 |
| Haven Ministries Food Pantry | Providing food to those in need | $1,500 |
| Nantucket Booster Club | Support high school athletic activities | $1,500 |
| Individual | Provide short-term food and financial assistance to needy | $1,500 |
| U of SC Foundation - O'Malley Scholarship | Support educational and other endeavors of the u of south carolina | $1,500 |
| Any Baby Can | Partner with families to unlock each child's full potential | $1,000 |
| Assistance League of the Chesapeake | To support programs and events | $1,000 |
| Ballet Mobile | To support programs and events | $1,000 |
| Clothing Our Kids | Assist at risk chidren | $1,000 |
| Delmarva Aces | Provide opportunities to play baseball | $1,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Support for coaches and athletes to change the worls | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Women's Cancer | Fund research on gynecologic cancers | $1,000 |
| Little Smiles of Hope | Provide dental care for needy children | $1,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Provide food assistance | $1,000 |
| Montgomery Hospice | Support for families | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Atheneum Inc | Support for public library | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Community Foundation | Support charitable interests benefitting the community | $1,000 |
| Share Baby | Address unmet basic needs of children | $1,000 |
| Sunshine Projects | Enrichment classes and camps for special needs children | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janice A O'Malley
- Mary O Lunden
- Susan N O'Malley
- Peter J McKenna
Questions people ask
Does Good Neighbors Family Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Good Neighbors Family Trust give?
$137,717 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Good Neighbors Family Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Janice A O'Malley (Trustee), Mary O Lunden (Trustee), Susan N O'Malley (Trustee) and Peter J McKenna (Trustee).
What does Good Neighbors Family Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and youth programs.