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.
Goodlark Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: Goodlark Educational Foundation gave $228K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $227,605
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,451
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,563
- Total assets
- $6,199,278
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Goodlark Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Area Students & Schools-Co BD of Ed ($177K). Together the top 7 received $226K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 37 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Goodlark Educational Foundation gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2023) to $287K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $228K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Allen Heritage Foundation Dickson, TN | Mentorship-Needy Performing Students | $10,600 |
| St Patrick School McEwen, TN | Educational Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Dickson First United Methodist Chur Dickson, TN | Music Scholarships | $7,125 |
| Dickson Co Help Center Dickson, TN | School Supplies - Needy Families | $5,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Dickson County High School Dickson, TN | Educational Scholarships | $1,630 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,199,278 | $988,421 | $304,851 | $227,605 | 8 | $304,851 | $471,942 |
| 2023 | $4,962,550 | $342,617 | $220,757 | $161,733 | 7 | $220,757 | $342,617 |
| 2022 | $4,215,770 | $336,765 | $304,798 | $241,800 | 6 | $304,798 | $336,765 |
| 2021 | $5,522,645 | $543,803 | $354,362 | $286,777 | 9 | $354,362 | $543,803 |
| 2020 | $4,828,094 | $298,184 | $300,900 | $256,342 | 7 | — | $291,177 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Goodlark Educational Foundation is led by Jeff Gordon MD, President on every filing since 2020; 9 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Gordon MD
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Albright
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2024)
Kerry Ross MD
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2024)
Mike Legg
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Richard Arnold
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2024)
Sarah Cagle
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2024)
Sarah Caroline Mills
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$200 (2020) → $500 (2024)
Shirley Rye
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2024)
Jennifer Adams
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $1K (2024)
Jim Cagle
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Jennifer Law
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$25K (2024)
Kevin Smith
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2024)
Jamarcus Corlew
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Emily Jackson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Vanessa Smyth (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Zimmerman-Clayton (2023) — Director
- Former: Patricia E. Mills (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jimmy Cagle (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Jennifer Law (Executive Di). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Goodlark Educational Foundation
How much does Goodlark Educational Foundation give each year?
Goodlark Educational Foundation gave $228K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $162K across 7 grants.
What is Goodlark Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
Goodlark Educational Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,563, and its average grant was $28,451, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Goodlark Educational Foundation give grants?
Goodlark Educational Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dickson, TN (6 grants).
Does Goodlark Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Goodlark Educational Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Music Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Goodlark Educational Foundation's largest grantees?
Goodlark Educational Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Area Students & Schools-Co BD of Ed ($176,750), Quest Ctr for Art & Com Development ($14,500) and Allen Heritage Foundation ($10,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Goodlark Educational Foundation?
Goodlark Educational Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $988K.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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