Marian Goodman Foundation
Marian Goodman Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $952K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $115K. Net investment income was $78K.
Marian Goodman Foundation at a glance
In short: Marian Goodman Foundation gave $115K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,000
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,000
- +53.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $951,629
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Marian Goodman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Fund for the Southbank Centre Inc ($40K). Together the top 5 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 33 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marian Goodman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2020) to $155K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Fund for the Southbank Centre Inc New York, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| Andrew Goodman Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Contemporary Arts New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| DIA Art Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $951,629 | $81,245 | $120,518 | $115,000 | 5 | $115,250 | $78,477 | $67,441 |
| 2023 | $990,902 | $29,583 | $155,439 | $150,000 | 10 | $150,000 | $26,644 | $70,407 |
| 2022 | $1,116,758 | $105,816 | $164,884 | $155,000 | 8 | $159,287 | $101,019 | $70,490 |
| 2021 | $1,175,826 | $55,513 | $83,739 | $75,000 | 5 | $77,917 | $50,986 | $79,428 |
| 2020 | $1,204,052 | $50,439 | $94,318 | $75,000 | 5 | — | $42,969 | $71,242 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marian Goodman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marian Goodman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Goodman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marian Goodman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Goodman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Marian Goodman Foundation
How much does Marian Goodman Foundation give each year?
Marian Goodman Foundation gave $115K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 10 grants.
What is Marian Goodman Foundation's typical grant size?
Marian Goodman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marian Goodman Foundation give grants?
Marian Goodman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Marian Goodman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marian Goodman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marian Goodman Foundation's largest grantees?
Marian Goodman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Fund for the Southbank Centre Inc ($40,000), Andrew Goodman Foundation ($25,000) and Foundation for Contemporary Arts ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marian Goodman Foundation?
Marian Goodman Foundation reported $952K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Marian Goodman Foundation's EIN?
Marian Goodman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-6076073. 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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