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.
The Goad Family Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $195,200
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,153
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,228,321
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (9 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (80% 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 The Goad Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3102 West End Ave 775, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 370-8576
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goad Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DADA2 Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($150), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 239 grants of 240 (100%).
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 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2020) to $235K (2022). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
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 |
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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 | $2,228,321 | $192,276 | $213,455 | $195,200 | 47 | $195,200 | $174,476 | $204,989 |
| 2023 | $2,249,500 | $101,132 | $222,910 | $203,250 | 50 | $203,250 | $81,904 | $194,188 |
| 2022 | $2,371,278 | $102,936 | $258,124 | $235,300 | 47 | $235,300 | $83,310 | $202,315 |
| 2021 | $2,725,264 | $176,612 | $261,972 | $227,000 | 48 | $227,000 | $151,241 | $250,454 |
| 2020 | $2,546,861 | $440,351 | $209,551 | $175,250 | 48 | — | $414,945 | $213,470 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
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.
Other reported grants included $9,000 to Nashville Rescue Mission, $7,000 each to Second Harvest Food Bank and Wounded Warrior Project, $6,000 to Hospital Hospitality House, and $5,000 each to Highland Park Church, Salvation Army, and St. Luke’s Community House. Additional recipients included Habitat for Humanity ($4,500), GraceWorks Ministries ($4,000), and Homework Hotline ($3,500). Nashville Rescue Mission describes its work as offering food, clothing, shelter, and recovery programs to people in Middle Tennessee; St. Luke’s Community House describes its services as early education, food access, and other support.
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.
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. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($150), which are not listed by name. 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). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
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. See mission & focus areas ↑
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 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
Live grants for the work The Goad Family Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). The Goad Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-goad-family-foundation-morg_edb583e67abe4b47adb789610cf0e796
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