Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc
IRWIN A AND ROBERT D GOODMAN is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports grants to four Wisconsin organizations, including support for a nonprofit center and capital campaigns.
Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $778K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,110,000
- -34.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -63.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $777,500
- +79.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $255,000
- Total assets
- $2,217,276
- -60.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (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 Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5925 South Hill Drive, Madison, WI 53705
Phone: (608) 335-7111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Madison Community Foundation ($2.5M). Together the top 4 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 72 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2022) to $4.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Community Foundation Madison, WI | Nonprofit Center | $2,500,000 |
| Chabad House of Madison Madison, WI | Capital Campaign | $385,000 |
| Centro Hispano Madison, WI | Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| River Food Pantry Madison, WI | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,217,276 | $182,495 | $3,469,093 | $3,110,000 | 4 | $3,364,560 | $84,875 | $203,178 |
| 2024 | $5,605,619 | $476,202 | $5,103,895 | $4,767,879 | 11 | $5,014,798 | $393,742 | $463,453 |
| 2023 | $10,245,770 | $291,280 | $3,421,332 | $3,109,876 | 17 | $3,336,512 | $289,490 | $627,033 |
| 2022 | $13,160,188 | $134,147 | $2,230,375 | $1,971,655 | 19 | $2,155,090 | $110,661 | $798,323 |
| 2021 | $18,256,416 | $228,390 | $3,899,703 | $3,608,862 | 21 | — | $162,526 | $878,537 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $203K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants supported a nonprofit center and capital campaigns. Among the recipients, Madison Community Foundation describes its mission as engaging Greater Madison in philanthropy to advance a more vibrant and equitable community. Centro Hispano describes its mission as empowering youth, strengthening families, and engaging community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported four grants totaling $3,110,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100,000 to $2,500,000, with a median of $255,000. Its largest grants were $2,500,000 to Madison Community Foundation for a nonprofit center, $385,000 to Chabad House of Madison for a capital campaign, $125,000 to Centro Hispano for a capital campaign, and $100,000 to River Food Pantry for a capital campaign.
The foundation reported 11 grants totaling $4,767,879 in 2024 and 17 grants totaling $3,109,876 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Rouse as director, EG Schramka as vice president/executive director, Howard A Sweet as president, and Robert W Pricer as secretary/treasurer.
Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc is led by Eg Schramka, Vice President & Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eg Schramka
Vice President & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$200K (2021) → $200K (2025)
Howard A. Sweet
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Rouse
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Pricer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tim Stadelman (2021–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $200K, to Eg Schramka (VP/Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc
How much does Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc give each year?
Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.8M across 11 grants.
What is Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $255,000, and its average grant was $777,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc give grants?
Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (4 grants).
Does Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Capital Campaign" (3 grants).
How large is Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc?
Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $203K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants supported a nonprofit center and capital campaigns. Among the recipients, Madison Community Foundation describes its mission as engaging Greater Madison in philanthropy to advance a more vibrant and equitable community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6056619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Irwin a and Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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