Goodlark Educational Foundation
Goodlark Educational Foundation is a private foundation, based in DICKSON, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $228K. Net investment income was $472K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
+24.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$228K
+40.7% YoY
Grant Count
8
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+23.1% YoY
About Goodlark Educational Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Goodlark Educational Foundation is a private foundation, based in DICKSON, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $228K. Net investment income was $472K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,199,278 | $4,962,550 | $4,215,770 |
| Revenue | $988,421 | $342,617 | $336,765 |
| Expenses | $304,851 | $220,757 | $304,798 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $304,851 | $220,757 | $304,798 |
| Net Investment Income | $471,942 | $342,617 | $336,765 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Area Students & Schools-co Bd of Ed ($176,750), Quest Ctr for Art & Com Development ($14,500), Allen Heritage Foundation ($10,600).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DICKSON CO HELP CENTER DICKSON, TN | SCHOOL SUPPLIES - NEEDY FAMILIES | $5,000 |
| AREA STUDENTS & SCHOOLS-CO BD OF ED DICKSON, TN | EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE FIVE C | $176,750 |
| QUEST CTR FOR ART & COM DEVELOPMENT DICKSON, TN | MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS | $14,500 |
| ST PATRICK SCHOOL MCEWEN, TN | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,000 |
| ALLEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION DICKSON, TN | MENTORSHIP-NEEDY PERFORMING STUDENTS | $10,600 |
| DICKSON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHUR DICKSON, TN | MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS | $7,125 |
| DICKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL DICKSON, TN | EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,630 |
| MISS ELLA DERBY FRAKLIN, TN | MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE LEGG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,000 |
| JENNIFER ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,000 |
| JENNIFER LAW | EXECUTIVE DI | 10 | $25,000 |
| KERRY ROSS MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,000 |
| SHIRLEY RYE | SECRETARY/TR | 1 | $1,000 |
| SARAH CAGLE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,000 |
| JIM CAGLE | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| SARAH CAROLINE MILLS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $500 |
| ANDREA ALBRIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,000 |
| RICHARD ARNOLD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,000 |
| JEFF GORDON MD | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JAMARCUS CORLEW | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Goodlark Educational Foundation?
As of 2024, Goodlark Educational Foundation holds $6.2M in total assets with $988K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $228K in 2024.
Where does Goodlark Educational Foundation operate?
Goodlark Educational Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What size grants does Goodlark Educational Foundation award?
In 2024, Goodlark Educational Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $228K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Goodlark Educational Foundation's EIN?
Goodlark Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1764987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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