GoodForce Foundation
GoodForce Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations and individuals, and described a direct charitable activity providing food, water, and clothing to underprivileged people in India in partnership with local charities, orphanages, and schools.
Key facts about GoodForce Foundation
In short: GoodForce Foundation gave $49K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 85-2801097
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,849
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $3,758
- Median grant
- $344
- Total assets
- $1,227,863
- Primary geography
- Ohio (70% 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. 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
$1.2M
+51.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$49K
+18.0% YoY
Grant Count
13
+550.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-81.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, GoodForce Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How GoodForce Foundation gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its “Spreading Warmth Resource Drive,” which provides basic resources—food, water, and clothing—to underprivileged individuals in India through local partners. Its grants also included medical hardship assistance to individuals and support for charitable organizations.
Among its grantees, Learn for Life Foundation describes its mission as advancing international human rights through education. The American Lung Association describes its mission as saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $48,849. Grant amounts ranged from $222 to $34,000, with a median of $344.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (70%), New Jersey (23%), Delaware (7%), and Illinois (1%), as reported in its filing. Its filing also describes a direct charitable activity serving underprivileged individuals in India.
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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $49K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $49K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($34K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Goodforce Foundation Donor Advisor Fund | $34,000 |
| Learn for Life Foundation Denville, NJ | SJIHS - Bangalore (St. Joseph's Indian High School) | $9,250 |
| R Yimchunger Wilmington, DE | Medical Hardship Assistance Grant | $1,140 |
| Humanity Preservation Foundation Sicklerville, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| I4FARMERS Inc Colonia, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| H Akhtar Wilmington, DE | Medical Hardship Assistance Grant | $564 |
| S Kumar Wilmington, DE | Medical Hardship Assistance Grant | $344 |
| S Pandey Wilmington, DE | Medical Hardship Assistance Grant | $338 |
| D Mandal Wilmington, DE | Medical Hardship Assistance Grant | $282 |
| American Lung Association Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,227,863 | $495,784 | $73,243 | $48,849 |
| 2024 | $810,105 | $17,772 | $47,324 | $41,401 |
| 2023 | $834,874 | $70 | $42,474 | $27,100 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,227,863 | $810,105 | $834,874 |
| Revenue | $495,784 | $17,772 | $70 |
| Expenses | $73,243 | $47,324 | $42,474 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $65,543 | $47,324 | $42,474 |
| Net Investment Income | $908,231 | $32,605 | $70 |
| Distributable Amount | $61,828 | $65,606 | $47,242 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jyotsna Batra as vice president; Balaji Janakiraman Iyer as director, president, and treasurer; Megha Iyer as secretary; Mihir Iyer as vice president; and Panna Iyer as director and vice president.
GoodForce Foundation is led by Balaji Janakiraman Iyer, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Balaji Janakiraman Iyer
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Panna Iyer
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megha Iyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jyotsna Batra
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mihir Iyer
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 GoodForce Foundation
How much does GoodForce Foundation give each year?
GoodForce Foundation gave $49K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 2 grants.
What is GoodForce Foundation's typical grant size?
GoodForce Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $344, and its average grant was $3,758, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does GoodForce Foundation give grants?
GoodForce Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (23%) and Delaware (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (8 grants).
Does GoodForce Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 23% of GoodForce Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical Hardship Assistance Grant" (8 grants).
Who are GoodForce Foundation's largest grantees?
GoodForce Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($34,000), Learn for Life Foundation ($9,250) and R Yimchunger ($1,140), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is GoodForce Foundation?
GoodForce Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does GoodForce Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing describes its “Spreading Warmth Resource Drive,” which provides basic resources—food, water, and clothing—to underprivileged individuals in India through local partners. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GoodForce 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 GoodForce Foundation's EIN?
GoodForce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2801097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does GoodForce 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.
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