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The Goodall Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Gallatin, Tennessee · EIN 815297667

The Goodall Family Foundation is a private foundation in Gallatin, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $163,577 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $65,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $192,450 the year before.

54% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$137,87930$368,893
2024$192,45031$175,526
2025$163,57737$8,026

How to apply

The Goodall 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Goodall Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.

StateGrantsAmount
Tennessee32$159,977
Indiana2$2,000
Missouri1$600
Arizona1$500
Texas1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 37 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
On the Rock a Goodall Homes Foundation
Gallatin, TN
General Support$65,000
St Joseph's School
Madison, TN
General Support$25,773
Swan Ball Cheekwood
Nashville, TN
General Support$11,000
Elevate Ethiopia
Old Hickory, TN
General Support$10,000
Safe Place for Animals
Gallatin, TN
General Support$10,000
Dismas House
Nashville, TN
General Support$5,630
MBRC Foundation
Murfreesboro, TN
General Support$5,500
On The Avenue Foundation of TN Inc
Nashville, TN
General Support$5,500
Grace Place Ministry
Hendersonville, TN
General Support$5,000
Living Sent Ministries
Hendersonville, TN
General Support$2,500
Welch College
Gallatin, TN
General Support$2,500
Recovery Court of Sumner County Inc
Gallatin, TN
General Support$2,000
Wreaths Across America
Gallatin, TN
General Support$2,000
Gallatin Day Care Center
Gallatin, TN
General Support$1,000
Grace Place Women's Alliance
Hendersonville, TN
General Support$1,000
American Legion
Indianapolis, IN
General Support$1,000
Unlimited Potential
Warsaw, IN
General Support$1,000
Davidson Academy
Nashville, TN
General Support$1,000
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Kansas City, MO
General Support$600
Middle TN Council BSA
Nashville, TN
General Support$500
Upper Room
Dallas, TX
General Support$500
Michael Tuck Memorial Athletic Fund
Gallatin, TN
General Support$500
Westmoreland Youth Football
Westmoreland, TN
General Support$500
Wilson County Prayer Breakfast
Lebanon, TN
General Support$500
Lighthouse Community Church
Madison, TN
General Support$500
Hope Kids
Scottsdale, AZ
General Support$500
Empower Me Center
Lebanon, TN
General Support$250
Sumner County Christmas
Gallatin, TN
General Support$250
Westmoreland Fishing Rodeo
Westmoreland, TN
General Support$250
The Next Door Recovery
Nashville, TN
General Support$250
Home Bound Meals Program
Hendersonville, TN
General Support$250
Biblical Concepts
Gallatin, TN
General Support$199
Friends of the Gallatin Public Library
Gallatin, TN
General Support$150
Granville Museum
Granville, TN
General Support$150
Volunteer State College Foundation
Gallatin, TN
General Support$150
Gallatin CARES
Gallatin, TN
General Support$100
NAMI Tennessee
Nashville, TN
General Support$75

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Goodall Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Goodall Family Foundation give?

$163,577 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $600.

Who runs The Goodall Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Robert H Goodall Jr (Trustee) and Karen Goodall (Trustee).

What does The Goodall Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.

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