Goodfellow Fund
Preselected recipients only
Goodfellow Fund is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $216,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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.
- Grants paid, 2025$216,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$288,494
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $735,100 the year before.
20% 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 | $747,500 | 27 | $74,843 |
| 2024 | $735,100 | 32 | $118,186 |
| 2025 | $216,000 | 26 | $288,494 |
How to apply
Goodfellow Fund 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 Goodfellow Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 16 | $176,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $11,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sama Seattle Sacred Music and Art | Cultural preservation | $65,000 |
| Meridith Matthews YMCA | Sports/education | $60,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Conservation and preservation | $20,000 |
| Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building | Art/education | $19,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Charitable giving | $11,000 |
| Individual | Education/scholarships | $11,000 |
| Seattle Opera | Cultural preservation | $10,000 |
| Nevada Northern Railway Museum | Conservation and preservation | $2,000 |
| Burke Museum | Art/education | $1,000 |
| Center for Wooden Boats | Art/education | $1,000 |
| Delaware & Lehigh Heritage Corridor | Conservation and preservation | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Delaware Canal | Conservation and preservation | $1,000 |
| Historic Seattle | Conservation and preservation | $1,000 |
| Hunterdon Land Trust | Conservation and preservation | $1,000 |
| KBCS - Public Radio | Global music/ education | $1,000 |
| Meany Center Arts | Art/education | $1,000 |
| Orangutan Conservancy | Conservation and education | $1,000 |
| Pratt Fine Arts Center | Art/education | $1,000 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | Conservation and preservation | $1,000 |
| Town Hall Seattle | Cultural preservation | $1,000 |
| American Heritage Foundation | Education/ culture preservation | $1,000 |
| Lummi Island Heritage Trust | Conservation and preservation | $1,000 |
| JLD Ag Fund | Agriculture preservation | $1,000 |
| Country Doctor Community Health Centers | Charitable giving | $1,000 |
| Kitsap Homes of Compassion | Charitable giving | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Goodfellow
- Barbara Peterson
Questions people ask
Does Goodfellow Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Goodfellow Fund give?
$216,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Goodfellow Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists John Goodfellow (President) and Barbara Peterson (VP, Secretary).
What does Goodfellow Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.