Rosemary and David Good Family
The Rosemary and David Good Family is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It supports organizations whose work reflects its belief in the power of the arts, culture, and education to transform lives and help build socially just, vibrant, and sustainable communities.
Rosemary and David Good Family at a glance
In short: Rosemary and David Good Family gave $445K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Minnesota. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $445,000
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,722
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,333,288
- -8.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rosemary and David Good Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It invites selected organizations to apply and provides them with a link and login information for its online application.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1818 Oliver Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: (612) 377-8400
Website: https://goodfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rosemary and David Good Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grand Rapids Ballet Company ($30K). Together the top 10 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 99 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it funds organizations primarily in Minnesota and also in Michigan. In 2024, 87% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 13% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rosemary and David Good Family open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 423% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $416K (2023) to $613K (2020). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $445K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids Ballet Company Grand Rapids, MI | Program Support | $30,000 |
| St Cecilia Music Center Grand Rapids, MI | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Ten Thousand Things Theatre CO Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $30,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Walker West Music Academy St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Border Crossing St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Dream of Wild Health Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society St. Paul, MN | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio St. Paul, MN | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Native American Community Development Institute Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,333,288 | $575,099 | $562,869 | $445,000 | 18 | $526,731 | $306,034 | $124,633 |
| 2023 | $2,556,592 | $102,782 | $547,038 | $416,345 | 18 | $518,870 | $78,530 | $140,748 |
| 2022 | $3,000,854 | $-10,369 | $643,681 | $505,000 | 19 | $574,216 | $48,524 | $172,902 |
| 2021 | $3,654,684 | $331,836 | $672,647 | $540,000 | 22 | $615,624 | $290,023 | $220,637 |
| 2020 | $3,731,542 | $209,015 | $745,484 | $612,500 | 22 | — | $166,930 | $211,806 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rosemary and David Good Family reported a distributable amount of $125K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to fund dynamic and creative organizations that inspire people to realize their full potential within socially just, vibrant, and sustainable communities. It defines the arts broadly to include performing, visual, decorative, and literary arts; culture to include shared community traditions and history; and education to include K–12 and lifelong learning.
Its grantees illustrate this range. St. Cecilia Music Center says it promotes music appreciation, study, and performance in West Michigan. Walker West Music Academy describes its work as creating a music-learning community rooted in the African-American cultural experience. The Minnesota Historical Society says it collects, preserves, and shares Minnesota’s history through exhibits, collections, historic sites, and educational programs. Border CrosSing says it uses choral music to integrate historically segregated audiences and musicians.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $445,000. Its 2024 itemized grants ranged from $15,000 to $30,000, with a median of $25,000. The foundation says its typical annual grants range from $15,000 to $35,000 and generally support specific programs or projects; it occasionally provides general operating support.
Among its 2024 grants, the foundation awarded $30,000 each to Grand Rapids Ballet Company, St. Cecilia Music Center, Ten Thousand Things Theatre Co, the University of Minnesota Foundation, and Walker West Music Academy. It awarded $25,000 each to Border CrosSing, Dream of Wild Health, the Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota Public Radio, Native American Community Development Institute, Pillsbury House Theatre, and Schubert Club.
The foundation makes funding decisions once a year, typically in June. Invited organizations submit an online application covering organizational background, the proposed project or program, alignment with the foundation’s mission, plans for implementation and evaluation, sustainability, other support, and budgets. Required materials include an IRS determination letter, recent audited financial statements and/or Form 990, board members and affiliations, and a list of current funders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rosemary H. Good as president and David F. Good as vice president. Allison G. Barosko, Adam P. Good, and James Barosko are listed as directors. Teresa Bonner is listed as executive director, and Ellen George as chief operating officer.
Rosemary and David Good Family is led by Rosemary H. Good, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosemary H. Good
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Bonner
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam P. Good
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $300 (2024)
Allison G. Barosko
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $300 (2024)
James Barosko
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $300 (2024)
David F. Good
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen George
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $300, to Allison G Barosko (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rosemary and David Good Family
How much does Rosemary and David Good Family give each year?
Rosemary and David Good Family gave $445K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $416K across 18 grants.
What is Rosemary and David Good Family's typical grant size?
Rosemary and David Good Family's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,722, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rosemary and David Good Family that year got $25K on average.
Where does Rosemary and David Good Family give grants?
Rosemary and David Good Family gives mostly in Minnesota: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (9 grants), St. Paul, MN (7 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Rosemary and David Good Family give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Rosemary and David Good Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (11 grants).
Who are Rosemary and David Good Family's largest grantees?
Rosemary and David Good Family's largest 2024 grantees include Grand Rapids Ballet Company ($30,000), St Cecilia Music Center ($30,000) and Ten Thousand Things Theatre CO ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rosemary and David Good Family?
Rosemary and David Good Family reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $527K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $125K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rosemary and David Good Family fund?
The foundation’s mission is to fund dynamic and creative organizations that inspire people to realize their full potential within socially just, vibrant, and sustainable communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rosemary and David Good Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rosemary and David Good Family's EIN?
Rosemary and David Good Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2294454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rosemary and David Good Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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