George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation
George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $79K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $2K.
George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation at a glance
In short: George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation gave $6K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,151
- -3.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,050
- -3.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $769
- Total assets
- $79,061
- -6.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Oregon Health Science Univ Research ($5K). Together the top 3 received $6K.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−11%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2026) to $8K (2022). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health Science Univ Research Portland, OR | Science/Education | $4,613 |
| Independent Living Resources Portland, OR | Education/Literary | $769 |
| Jennings McCall Center Forest Grove, OR | Charitable | $769 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $79,061 | $3,599 | $8,724 | $6,151 | 3 | $6,391 | $1,599 | $5,138 |
| 2025 | $84,186 | $4,208 | $9,074 | $6,344 | 3 | $6,574 | $1,970 | $5,122 |
| 2024 | $89,052 | $2,056 | $9,477 | $7,130 | 3 | $7,349 | $2,351 | $4,816 |
| 2023 | $96,473 | $3,097 | $9,308 | $6,917 | 3 | $7,136 | $3,351 | $4,647 |
| 2022 | $102,683 | $10,077 | $11,014 | $8,066 | 3 | $8,347 | $7,456 | $5,569 |
| 2021 | $103,620 | $3,388 | $10,150 | $7,569 | 3 | — | $3,203 | $5,617 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation is led by Roscoe C. Nelson, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Roscoe C. Nelson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to Roscoe C Nelson (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation
How much does George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation give each year?
George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation gave $6K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $6K across 3 grants.
What is George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation's typical grant size?
George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $769, and its average grant was $2,050, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation give grants?
George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation?
George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation reported $79K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation's EIN?
George and Carolyn Goodall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1163075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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