Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation
The Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Its 2025 filing describes its charitable activity as providing grants to maintain or aid social, educational, religious, or other charitable activities serving the common welfare of the communities served.
Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation gave $58K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,500
- +666.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,792
- +91.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,313,720
- +97.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2810 Langer Way, Bismarck, ND 58504
Phone: (701) 426-3155
Website: https://goodinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Dakota Childrens Choir ($5K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $58K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Dakota Childrens Choir Bismarck, ND | Spring Concert Series | $5,000 |
| Bismarck Mandan Orchestra Bismarck, ND | General Programming | $5,000 |
| Mandan Parks & Rec Foundation Mandan, ND | Summer Youth Tennis Program | $5,000 |
| Bio Girls Fargo, ND | General Programming | $5,000 |
| Bismarck Mandan Young Life Bismarck, ND | General Programming | $5,000 |
| Missouri Slope Bismarck, ND | Wind Harp | $5,000 |
| Gateway to Science Bismarck, ND | STEM Wall | $5,000 |
| Dream Center Bismarck, ND | Million Meal March | $5,000 |
| Heartview Foundation Bismarck, ND | Open Skies Roof Project | $5,000 |
| Heavens Helpers Bismarck, ND | Freeze Dryer | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,313,720 | $3,202,800 | $85,284 | $57,500 | 12 | $57,500 | $614,524 |
| 2024 | $3,196,204 | $1,246,643 | $15,715 | $7,500 | 3 | $9,956 | $770,205 |
| 2023 | $1,278,845 | $944,297 | $5,640 | — | — | — | $344,285 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking purpose as supporting charitable activities serving the common welfare of communities. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and education, youth programs, community services, and treatment and education related to chemical dependency.
Among its grantees, Central Dakota Children’s Choir says its mission is “to inspire children to a lifelong love of singing.” Bio Girls says it works to improve adolescent girls’ mental health through empowerment and connection. Heartview Foundation describes itself as a provider of chemical dependency treatment and education, and Heavens Helpers says it feeds people in need in the community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $57,500 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $5,000, with a median of $5,000. Recipients included Central Dakota Children’s Choir ($5,000 for its Spring Concert Series), Bismarck Mandan Orchestra ($5,000 for general programming), Mandan Parks & Rec Foundation ($5,000 for a summer youth tennis program), Bio Girls ($5,000 for general programming), and Heartview Foundation ($5,000 for the Open Skies Roof Project). Other 2025 grantees received grants for projects or general programming, including Gateway to Science, Dream Center, and Western Wellness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dave Goodin as Chair, Pat Goodin as Vice Chair, Michaela Ostendorf as Treasurer, Alayna Jirava as Secretary, and Stephanie Kurtz as a Board Member.
Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation is led by Dave Goodin, Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dave Goodin
Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alayna Jirava
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michaela Ostendorf
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Goodin
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Kurtz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation
How much does Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation give each year?
Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation gave $58K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
What is Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,792, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation give grants?
Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation gives mostly in North Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bismarck, ND (9 grants).
Does Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Central Dakota Childrens Choir ($5,000), Bismarck Mandan Orchestra ($5,000) and Mandan Parks & Rec Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation?
Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking purpose as supporting charitable activities serving the common welfare of communities. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and education, youth programs, community services, and treatment and education related to chemical dependency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation's EIN?
Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2463169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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