The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust
The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Rockville, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 27 grants totaling $22,466, including support for organizations in New York, Illinois, Connecticut, and other states.
The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust gave $22K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $832.074), mostly in New York. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,466
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $832
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $4,523
- -56.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1101 Wootton Pkwy 400, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 924-2160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Broadway Cares ($9K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 158 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York recipients received 71% of grant dollars, followed by Illinois at 12%, Connecticut at 7%, Washington, DC at 3%, and Florida at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $487; repeat grants $931. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $39K (2023). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Cares New York, NY | General Operating Support | $9,064 |
| Dominican Friars Central Province Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $2,600 |
| Holy Name of Jesus New York, NY | General Operating Support | $2,200 |
| New Dramatists New York, NY | General Operating Support | $1,030 |
| Give Local Greater Waterbury Waterbury, CT | General Operating Support | $785 |
| Democratic National Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $773 |
| Thirteen New York, NY | General Operating Support | $640 |
| God's Love We Deliver Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $600 |
| Point Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $589 |
| Primary Stages New York, NY | General Operating Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,523 | $25,000 | $22,703 | $22,466 | 27 | $22,466 | $426 |
| 2024 | $10,295 | $32,500 | $23,459 | $23,256 | 29 | $23,256 | $540 |
| 2023 | $5,880 | $6,494 | $39,111 | $38,988 | 29 | $39,111 | $546 |
| 2022 | $29,554 | — | $26,607 | $26,483 | 33 | $26,508 | $1,861 |
| 2021 | $54,322 | $76,300 | $25,023 | $22,231 | 40 | $22,231 | $507 |
| 2020 | $3,101 | $22,700 | $23,847 | $23,748 | 39 | — | $156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $426 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts organizations, religious organizations, health and social-service organizations, and other charities. For example, New Dramatists describes itself as a playwright center and new-play laboratory; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases; and Actors and Others for Animals describes its work as addressing pet overpopulation and supporting pet guardians in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 27 grants totaling $22,466. Grants ranged from $30 to $9,064, with a median grant of $300. The largest awards included $9,064 to Broadway Cares, $2,600 to Dominican Friars Central Province, $2,200 to Holy Name of Jesus, and $1,030 to New Dramatists. Each of those grants was listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Goggin as trustee.
The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust is led by Daniel Goggin, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Goggin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lisa Flemen (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Joseph A. Maffia (2020–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust
How much does The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust give each year?
The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust gave $22K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $23K across 29 grants.
What is The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $832, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust that year got $487 on average.
Where does The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust give grants?
The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (12%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants).
Does The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Broadway Cares ($9,064), Dominican Friars Central Province ($2,600) and Holy Name of Jesus ($2,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust?
The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $426 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts organizations, religious organizations, health and social-service organizations, and other charities. For example, New Dramatists describes itself as a playwright center and new-play laboratory; St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6726014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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