Goodnewsbee Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Goodnewsbee Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Okatie, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,700 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,000. 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$7,700
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$25,740
Giving in 2025 was down from $7,850 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,890 | 21 | $36,949 |
| 2024 | $7,850 | 16 | $33,175 |
| 2025 | $7,700 | 12 | $25,740 |
How to apply
Goodnewsbee Foundation Inc 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 Goodnewsbee Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 11 | $7,200 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To give to the needy or impoverished | $3,000 |
| Individual | To give to the needy or impoverished | $600 |
| Individual | To give to the needy or impoverished | $500 |
| Individual | To give to the needy or impoverished | $500 |
| Individual | To give to the needy or impoverished | $500 |
| Individual | To give to the needy or imprverished | $500 |
| Individual | To give to the needy or impoverished | $500 |
| Individual | To give to the needy or impoverished | $450 |
| Individual | To give to the needy or impoverished | $300 |
| Individual | To give to the needy or impoverished | $300 |
| Individual | To give to the needy or impoverished | $300 |
| Individual | To give to the needy or impoverished | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Nona Valiunas
- Dominicus R Valiunas
- Carrie S Lanning
- Lee Judd
- Shana Sullivan
- Jocelyn Noel
Questions people ask
Does Goodnewsbee Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Goodnewsbee Foundation Inc give?
$7,700 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Goodnewsbee Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nona Valiunas (President), Dominicus R Valiunas (Vp/Secretary), Carrie S Lanning (Treasurer) and Lee Judd (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Goodnewsbee Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.