The Goad Family Foundation
The Goad Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Key facts about The Goad Family Foundation
In short: The Goad Family Foundation gave $195K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Tennessee. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 62-6402695
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $195,200
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- Average grant
- $4,153
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (9 of 47, 2024)
- Total assets
- $2,228,321
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
-0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$195K
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
47
-6.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+2.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goad Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $205K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Goad Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 47 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe support for veterans and first responders, disaster relief, food and shelter services, medical lodging, housing, early education, and student tutoring. For example, Hospital Hospitality House Corporation says it provides lodging, meals, and other support to patients and caregivers receiving treatment in Nashville hospitals. Homework Hotline says it provides free one-on-one tutoring by phone to Tennessee students and their parents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $195,200. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest grants included $25,000 to DADA2 Foundation, $15,000 to Gold Star Mentors, and $10,000 each to Gary Sinise Foundation, Samaritan’s Purse, The Legion Fund, and Tunnel to Towers Foundation. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. Other reported recipient-state shares were North Carolina, Kentucky, and New York at 5% each, and Virginia at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 47 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
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
240 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DADA2 FOUNDATION Nashville, TN | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| GOLD STAR MENTORS Nashville, TN | UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
| GARY SINISE FOUNDATION Nashville, TN | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE Boone, NC | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| THE LEGION FUND Bowling Green, KY | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION Staten Island, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION Nashville, TN | UNRESTRICTED | $9,000 |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK Nashville, TN | UNRESTRICTED | $7,000 |
| WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT Nashville, TN | UNRESTRICTED | $7,000 |
| HOSPITAL HOSPITALITY HOUSE Nashville, TN | UNRESTRICTED | $6,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,228,321 | $192,276 | $213,455 | $195,200 | 47 |
| 2023 | $2,249,500 | $101,132 | $222,910 | $203,250 | 50 |
| 2022 | $2,371,278 | $102,936 | $258,124 | $235,300 | 47 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,228,321 | $2,249,500 | $2,371,278 |
| Revenue | $192,276 | $101,132 | $102,936 |
| Expenses | $213,455 | $222,910 | $258,124 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $195,200 | $203,250 | $235,300 |
| Net Investment Income | $174,476 | $81,904 | $83,310 |
| Distributable Amount | $204,989 | $194,188 | $202,315 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fred C. Goad and Deana R. Goad as managers.
The Goad Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deana R. Goad
Manager
Foundation Manager → Manager, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fred C. Goad
Manager
Foundation Manager → Manager, 2022
On filings since 2020
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 3102 West End Ave 775, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 370-8576
Frequently asked questions about The Goad Family Foundation
How much does The Goad Family Foundation give each year?
The Goad Family Foundation gave $195K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $203K across 50 grants.
What is The Goad Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goad Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,153, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Goad Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Goad Family Foundation give grants?
The Goad Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (5%) and Kentucky (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (26 grants), Franklin, TN (4 grants) and Pulaski, TN (2 grants).
Does The Goad Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Goad Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Goad Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goad Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include DADA2 Foundation ($25,000), Gold Star Mentors ($15,000) and Gary Sinise Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Goad Family Foundation?
The Goad Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $205K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Goad Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe support for veterans and first responders, disaster relief, food and shelter services, medical lodging, housing, early education, and student tutoring. For example, Hospital Hospitality House Corporation says it provides lodging, meals, and other support to patients and caregivers receiving treatment in Nashville hospitals. Homework Hotline says it provides free one-on-one tutori…
How do I apply for a grant from The Goad Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Goad Family Foundation's EIN?
The Goad Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6402695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Goad Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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