Good Grief
Good Grief is a private foundation based in Shelton, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants for purposes including property-tax assistance, medical assistance, and contributions to individuals, as well as direct support to members of the Good Grief Widows group.
Good Grief at a glance
In short: Good Grief gave $9K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $350.68), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,767
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- Average grant
- $351
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $20,313
- Primary geography
- Washington (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 Good Grief
- 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: 130 E Bayshore Dr, Shelton, WA 98584-9664
Phone: (360) 277-4500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Good Grief funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brenda Lider ($2K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brenda Lider Belfair, WA | Assistance W Property Tax | $923 |
| Brenda Lider Belfair, WA | Assistance W Property Tax | $923 |
| Liz Bolitho Belfair, WA | Contribution Provided | $500 |
| Liz Bolitho Belfiar, WA | Contribution Provided | $500 |
| Pat Husar Belfair, WA | Contribution Provided | $455 |
| Pat Husar Belfair, WA | Contribution Provided | $455 |
| Lynn Gerard Shelton, WA | Contribution Provided | $400 |
| Lynn Gerard Shelton, WA | Contribution Provided | $400 |
| Nikki Intenmann Shelton, WA | Contribution Provided | $375 |
| Nikki Intenmann Shelton, WA | Contribution Provided | $375 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,313 | $19,795 | $14,567 | $8,767 | 25 | $9,632 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Good Grief reported 25 grants totaling $8,767. Grant amounts ranged from $128 to $923, with a median of $300. The largest listed grant entries included $923 for property-tax assistance to Brenda Lider of Belfair, Washington; $500 contribution entries for Liz Bolitho of Belfair; and $455 contribution entries for Pat Husar of Belfair. The filing also lists grants for medical assistance and contributions to people in Shelton.
Separately, the foundation reported direct support benefiting 16 members of the Good Grief Widows group. This was direct support to group members, rather than a grant program for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Suzy Petty as president and Steve Abels as treasurer.
Good Grief is led by Suzy Petty, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Suzy Petty
President
New on the 2025 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Abels
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Good Grief
How much does Good Grief give each year?
Good Grief gave $9K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Good Grief's typical grant size?
Good Grief's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $351, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Good Grief give grants?
Good Grief gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shelton, WA (11 grants), Belfair, WA (9 grants) and Belfiar, WA (3 grants).
Does Good Grief give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Good Grief's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution Provided" (20 grants).
Who are Good Grief's largest grantees?
Good Grief's largest 2025 grantees include Brenda Lider ($1,846 across 2 grants), Liz Bolitho ($1,000 across 2 grants) and Pat Husar ($910 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Good Grief?
Good Grief reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $20K.
How do I apply for a grant from Good Grief?
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 Good Grief's EIN?
Good Grief's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0869253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Good Grief 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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