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The Goodell Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 752705912

The Goodell Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $8,000. 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 the same as $11,000 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,0002$230,329
2024$11,0002$245,067
2025$11,0002$253,210

How to apply

The Goodell 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 Goodell Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas1$8,000
Connecticut1$3,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jesuit College Prep School
Dallas, TX
Educational Support$8,000
Norfield Church
Weston, CT
Religious Outreach$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Goodell Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Goodell Foundation give?

$11,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs The Goodell Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Susan J Goodell (President), Clint Shouse (Vice President) and David M Rosenberg (Treasurer/Sec).

What does The Goodell Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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