Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation
The Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2008 by Mike and Gillian Goodrich, lifelong residents of Birmingham, Alabama. The foundation invests in transformative and sustainable programs that create vibrant communities and promote equity and economic opportunity across Birmingham, Alabama's Black Belt region, and the state of Alabama.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$105.5M
+9.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
-13.6% YoY
Grant Count
119
-8.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-5.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to strengthen communities and improve the quality of life primarily in the Birmingham metropolitan area, the Black Belt Region, and the State of Alabama. The foundation seeks to develop partnerships with nonprofit organizations to achieve measurable outcomes in five focus areas:
- Education — Increasing access to high-quality education for all children and breaking the cycle of poverty through education and career opportunities
- Neighborhood Revitalization — Building vibrant communities that provide living wage jobs for all
- The Environment and Green Spaces — Protecting the area's abundant natural resources and supporting outdoor spaces that attract talent to the region
- The Arts and Culture
- Positioning Strategic Community Assets
The foundation also dedicates resources to supporting nonprofits working statewide to achieve positive outcomes for all Alabama citizens, recognizing that systemic changes are needed to dismantle inequities.
Grantmaking
The Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation has distributed over $37 million in grants to more than 260 organizations since 2009.
Grant Range
$2,500 to $1,000,000
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides grants to support programs impacting:
- The Birmingham metropolitan area
- Five counties in Alabama's Black Belt Region: Dallas, Greene, Hale, Perry, and Sumter Counties
- The State of Alabama as a whole, particularly through organizations influencing policy change at the state level
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $96.5 million
- Total Revenues: $4.85 million
- Total Expenses: $5 million
- Total Liabilities: $457,000
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1.75 million
Staff: 2 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $105,474,638 | $96,474,049 | $89,177,073 |
| Revenue | $4,504,756 | $4,852,624 | $3,370,610 |
| Expenses | $4,948,561 | $5,003,138 | $4,783,834 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,950,209 | $4,486,832 | $4,295,027 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,582,489 | $4,366,759 | $3,094,296 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,969,778 | $4,478,273 | $4,354,627 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors (6-member board comprised of Goodrich family members):
- Chair: Mary Goodrich
- Vice-Chair: T. Michael Goodrich
- Secretary: Grace Goodrich
- Members: Gillian Goodrich, Mike Goodrich, Charles Goodrich
Staff:
- Carol Butler, Executive Director — Joined the foundation in 2011. Previously served as President of the Central Alabama Community Foundation for twenty years. Graduate of the University of Alabama (BA) and University of Denver (MBA). Serves on boards including New Schools for Alabama, Alabama Giving, and Philanthropy Southeast.
- Tommy Bice, Education Director — Joined the foundation in 2016. Former Alabama State Superintendent of Education with a 39-year career in public education. Holds B.S. and Ed.D. from Auburn University and M.A. from UAB.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| T MICHAEL GOODRICH | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| GILLIAN W GOODRICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| T MICHAEL GOODRICH JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY GOODRICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GRACE GOODRICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROL W BUTLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $233,669 |
| CHARLES GOODRICH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Live HealthSmart Alabama, a program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, was awarded a Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation grant to expand its Community Coach Program in Selma, Alabama, supporting health initiatives in the Black Belt region.
Live HealthSmart Alabama awarded Mike and Gillian Goodrich ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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