Commonwealth Foundation IV
Preselected recipients only
Commonwealth Foundation IV is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.6 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.6 million and the largest $1.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.6 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.6 million
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$31.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 1 | $31.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 1 | $31.8 million |
How to apply
Commonwealth Foundation IV 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $1.6 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Foundations | To fund the charitable purposes of the foundation | $1.6 million |
Officers and trustees
- William H Goodwin Jr
- Alice T Goodwin
- Matthew T Goodwin
- Peter O Goodwin
- Sarah G August
- James A Jones
Questions people ask
Does Commonwealth Foundation IV accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Commonwealth Foundation IV give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.6 million.
Who runs Commonwealth Foundation IV?
Its 2024 filing lists William H Goodwin Jr (Director, President/Treasu), Alice T Goodwin (Director, Secretary), Matthew T Goodwin (Director) and Peter O Goodwin (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.