Goecke Family Foundation
The Goecke Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported 13 grants totaling $26,500 in 2025, including support for charitable organizations and educational institutions.
Key facts about Goecke Family Foundation
In short: Goecke Family Foundation gave $27K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 81-4530249
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $2,038
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025)
- Total assets
- $1,387,461
- Primary geography
- Illinois (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+9.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$27K
-25.9% YoY
Grant Count
13
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-31.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goecke Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Goecke Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 37% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes food, clothing, and healthcare programs for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness; housing; higher education; social services; and coastal ecosystem protection. These examples describe the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $26,500 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest award was $15,000 to Care for Friends in Chicago for a capital campaign. Other awards included $1,500 each to Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland for a charitable event and Westlake Chinese Culture Association for general and unrestricted purposes. Case Western Reserve University, Loyola University of Chicago, Ohio State University, and the University of Dayton each received $1,000.
Ready to take the next step with Goecke Family Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 26% to Ohio, 8% to Florida, and 6% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2025) to $108K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $27K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Care for Friends ($15K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 70 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care for Friends Chicago, IL | Capital Campaign | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland Cleveland, TN | Charitable Event | $1,500 |
| Westlake Chinese Culture Association Westlake, OH | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fish of Sanibel-Captiva Inc Sanibel, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Loyola University of Chicago Chicago, IL | FOR Arupe College | $1,000 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Rocky River Historical Society Rocky River, OH | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Inc Sanibel, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,387,461 | $158,529 | $38,468 | $26,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $1,266,400 | $45,772 | $46,844 | $35,750 | 12 |
| 2023 | $1,267,472 | $192,225 | $54,085 | $42,250 | 18 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,387,461 | $1,266,400 | $1,267,472 |
| Revenue | $158,529 | $45,772 | $192,225 |
| Expenses | $38,468 | $46,844 | $54,085 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $37,668 | $46,699 | $52,985 |
| Net Investment Income | $69,055 | $26,775 | $51,310 |
| Distributable Amount | $103,044 | $91,418 | $68,266 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Adam Goecke, Alec Goecke, and Andrew Goecke as directors; Thomas R Goecke as director and president; and Susan Gragel as director, secretary, and treasurer.
Goecke Family Foundation is led by Thomas R Goecke, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas R Goecke
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Goecke
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alec Goecke
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Goecke
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Gragel
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Frequently asked questions about Goecke Family Foundation
How much does Goecke Family Foundation give each year?
Goecke Family Foundation gave $27K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 12 grants.
What is Goecke Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Goecke Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,038, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Goecke Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Goecke Family Foundation give grants?
Goecke Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (26%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Sanibel, FL (2 grants).
Does Goecke Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of Goecke Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Goecke Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Goecke Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Care for Friends ($15,000), Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland ($1,500) and Westlake Chinese Culture Association ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Goecke Family Foundation?
Goecke Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Goecke Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goecke 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 Goecke Family Foundation's EIN?
Goecke Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4530249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Goecke Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Here's the math on researching Goecke Family Foundation by hand.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Goecke Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits addressing economic mobility, wealth gaps, and urgent community needs, with priorities including homeownership, small businesses, education, quality jobs, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $26,500, though awards vary widely; grants generally benefit Chicago-region residents, and the Trust directs applicants to open opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
American Electric Power Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The American Electric Power Foundation funds STEM education, basic needs such as hunger and housing, social justice, and environmental protection. Its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, with awards ranging from $500 to about $1.43 million; funding is concentrated in Ohio, with grants also going to states including Texas, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia. It accepts applications only from preselected organizations invited through a local AEP Operating Company and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$43.6M
Grants
753
Total Given
$23.0M
Puget Sound Energy Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The Puget Sound Energy Foundation funds nonprofits serving communities where PSE has a service or generation presence, primarily in Washington, across household needs, education and workforce pathways, climate resilience, and community safety. Grants vary widely; in 2024 they ranged from $13 to $100,000, with a $500 median, while its 2026 disaster-focused competitive program offers up to $15,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, but eligible local nonprofits can apply through that competitive program.
Assets
$19.6M
Grants
451
Total Given
$1.2M
First Eagle Investments Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
—
Grants
389
Total Given
$1.2M
Hagerty Drivers Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
—
Grants
330
Total Given
$192K
McNabb Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The McNabb Foundation’s website describes support for behavioral health and social services in East Tennessee, while its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions, mostly in California. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected charitable organizations.
Assets
$4.8M
Grants
328
Total Given
$358K
Raskob Foundation for Catholic
Wilmington, DE
The Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities supports Catholic organizations, ministries, and projects in the United States and its territories and internationally, across areas such as education, health care, and humanitarian aid. Domestic awards are typically $15,000–$35,000; international grants can be up to $200,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, but the profile does not explicitly state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$208.0M
Grants
325
Total Given
$6.2M
Delaware Community Foundation Inc
Wilmington, DE
Delaware Community Foundation funds nonprofits across areas such as health, education, conservation, arts, and youth services, primarily in Delaware, though it also awards grants elsewhere. Its 2025 grants had a median of $21,500, and it invites nonprofits to apply for specific grant programs; the profile does not state whether it accepts general unsolicited requests.
Assets
$392.5M
Grants
323
Total Given
$20.4M
WSFS Cares Foundation
Wilmington, DE
The WSFS CARES Foundation funds qualified nonprofits working in community investment, affordable housing, revitalization and economic empowerment, education and leadership, and services for people in need across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations, but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$12.3M
Grants
323
Total Given
$2.7M
Webster Bank Charitable Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Webster Bank Charitable Foundation funds established 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving low- to moderate-income communities in Webster’s footprint, supporting workforce and community development, financial empowerment, and basic needs. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000 and ranged from $50 to $346,732. It accepts applications through an online process on a rolling basis and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$5.0M
Grants
302
Total Given
$4.5M
The Brandsma Family Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
289
Total Given
$584K
More Funders in Delaware
Goecke Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?