The Goodfriend Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Goodfriend Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $726,750 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $387,500. 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$726,750
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$387,500
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $485,500 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $434,325 | 14 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $485,500 | 13 | $283,006 |
| 2025 | $726,750 | 13 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
The Goodfriend 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 The Goodfriend Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 9 | $677,000 |
| California | 4 | $49,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Wesleyan University Tennessee Wesleyan University | Support business school at twu | $387,500 |
| Univ of Tennessee Foundation Univ of Tennessee Foundation | Goodfriend tennis reno | $110,000 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville United Way of Greater Knoxville | General support for mission | $50,000 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital East Tennessee Childrens Hospital | Buildings/imprvt to facilities | $50,000 |
| Knoxville Jewish Alliance Knoxville Jewish Alliance | General support for mission | $36,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert Jewish Federation of the Desert | General support for mission - religi | $25,250 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | General support | $20,000 |
| United Way of McMinnmeigs Counties United Way of McMinn/Meigs Co | General support for mission | $17,500 |
| Temple Beth-El Temple Beth-El | Gen support for mission - religious | $15,000 |
| Lady Vol Booster Club Inc Lady Vol Booster Club Inc | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Rancho High School Rancho High School | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Sinatra Children's Charity Sinatra Children's Charity | General mission | $2,000 |
| The Koinonia Foundation the Koinonia Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Goodfriend
- Wendy S Goodfriend
- Jeffrey A Goodfriend
- Stacey G Hodulich
- Harold I Apolisky
- Leigh A Kaylor
Questions people ask
Does The Goodfriend Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Goodfriend Foundation give?
$726,750 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Goodfriend Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Goodfriend (Director), Wendy S Goodfriend (Director), Jeffrey A Goodfriend (Director) and Stacey G Hodulich (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Goodfriend Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.