Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust
The Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. It reported 11 grants totaling $31,750 in 2025, all designated for scholarships; its filing describes the scholarship awards as intended for Cole Haan employees or their children.
Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust gave $32K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,750
- +176.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,886
- +75.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $175,664
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (27% 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 Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says recipients are selected by a committee of three appointed by the president of Cole Haan. Awards are for employees of Cole Haan—or their children—where the employee has worked there for at least one year. The filing says recipients are chosen for scholastic ability and aptitude for higher education. It does not specify application materials.
- Review Cycle
- Set by the scholarship committee, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- Set by the scholarship committee, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Cole Haan Scholarship
Mailing address: 150 Ocean Rd, Greenland, NH 03840
Phone: (603) 430-7800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Connecticut ($7K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to Maine (27%), Connecticut (22%), Florida (16%), Oregon (13%), and Massachusetts (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out 130% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $32K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| University of New England Biddeford, ME | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Maine Farmington Farmington, ME | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,500 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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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 | $175,664 | $4,780 | $34,865 | $31,750 | 11 | $32,639 | $2,924 | $25,195 |
| 2024 | $189,330 | $12,115 | $14,250 | $11,500 | 7 | $12,394 | $9,749 | $24,319 |
| 2023 | $174,964 | $-3,083 | $20,176 | $16,651 | 9 | $18,320 | $1,086 | $16,019 |
| 2022 | $189,485 | $9,149 | $4,313 | — | — | $894 | $7,293 | $8,550 |
| 2021 | $184,649 | $47,671 | $17,759 | $15,250 | 6 | — | $45,691 | $8,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $25K 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 separate mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants supported scholarships at universities and colleges.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The University of New England says it prepares students to thrive in a changing world and improve the health of people, communities, and the planet. Pacific University describes itself as a diverse learning community focused on discovery, teaching, scholarship, and practice. Hofstra University describes itself as an institution of higher learning offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust gave 11 grants totaling $31,750. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $7,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards were $7,000 to the University of Connecticut, $5,000 to the University of New England, and $5,000 to the University of Central Florida.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
KeyBank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust's only listed officer is Keybank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Keybank NA (2021–2024) — Trustee
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 $2K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust
How much does Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust give each year?
Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust gave $32K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 7 grants.
What is Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,886, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust give grants?
Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust's top state is Maine, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (22%) and Florida (16%).
Does Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants).
Who are Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of Connecticut ($7,000), University of New England ($5,000) and University of Central Florida ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust?
Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust reported $176K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust fund?
No separate mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants supported scholarships at universities and colleges. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust?
The 2024 filing says recipients are selected by a committee of three appointed by the president of Cole Haan. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust's EIN?
Mark Goodwin Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3226157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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