The Goode Family Charitable Foundation
The Goode Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It supports underfunded medical research and patient diseases, education, and ad hoc natural-disaster relief.
The Goode Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goode Family Charitable Foundation gave $96K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), top state New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $95,500
- -35.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,550
- -2.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $9,150
- Total assets
- $2,164,541
- +8.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (21% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to The Goode Family Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says qualifying organizations are provided access details to its online application. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its stated funding restrictions are underfunded medical research projects and patient diseases, education with particular interests in underprivileged children and ethical business practices, and ad hoc natural-disaster support.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states that there are no set application deadlines.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states that there are no set application deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: The Goode Family Charitable Foundat
Mailing address: 300 Fifth Avenue 27Th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 762-2083
Email: robert.trinkle@pnc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goode Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Progeria Research Foundation Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, its grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. The largest shares by recipient location were New York (24%), DC (22%), Massachusetts (19%), Georgia (12%), and North Carolina (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Goode Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2026) to $147K (2025). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Progeria Research Foundation Inc Peabody, MA | New Study for Progeria Gene Editing | $20,000 |
| Kabuki Syndrome Foundation Northbrook, IL | General Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Breakthrough T1D New York, NY | Improving Health Outcomes - Type 1 Diabetes | $10,000 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation Uniondale, NY | Pancreatic Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| National Organization for Rare Disorders Inc Danbury, CT | From Scattered to Solvable | $10,000 |
| Reach Education Inc Washington, DC | Summer Leadership Academy | $8,300 |
| Powhatan School Boyce, VA | Spotlight 2026: Center Stage for Discovery | $7,500 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Fund Inc New Haven, CT | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Brunswick Family Assistance Bolivia, NC | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Greater Burlington YMCA Burlington, VT | YMCA Camp Abnaki Cit Scholarships | $4,700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,164,541 | $317,130 | $141,634 | $95,500 | 10 | $114,680 | $292,074 | $159,982 |
| 2025 | $1,989,045 | $147,767 | $186,141 | $147,200 | 15 | $162,386 | $124,034 | $147,784 |
| 2024 | $2,027,419 | $141,033 | $168,496 | $125,700 | 15 | $148,075 | $120,612 | $131,897 |
| 2023 | $2,054,882 | $53,201 | $173,128 | $128,900 | 15 | $147,000 | $33,143 | $124,198 |
| 2022 | $2,174,809 | $252,160 | $144,815 | $107,500 | 13 | $121,550 | $230,530 | $143,971 |
| 2021 | $2,067,464 | $139,955 | $136,657 | $100,200 | 15 | — | $121,248 | $126,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goode Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K for 2026 — 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 2024 filing says its focus is underfunded medical research projects and patient diseases; education, with particular interest in education for underprivileged children and teaching ethical business practices; and ad hoc support for natural disasters.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for research and disease organizations, education programs, and disaster relief. For example, CMT Research Foundation describes its work as funding research toward treatments and cures for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The Reading Team received support for an after-school program, and the American Red Cross received grants for hurricane and wildfire relief.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $147,200 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $4,700 to $17,500, with a median of $10,000. Among the larger awards were $17,500 to CMT Research Foundation for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease research and $17,500 to The Progeria Research Foundation for DNA base-editing work. The American Red Cross received $15,000 for Hurricane Helene relief and $12,500 for California wildfire relief. Other recipients included Lung Cancer Research Foundation ($12,500), Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer ($10,000), and Samaritan’s Purse ($10,000). Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 10 grants totaling $95,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William C Goode III as director and president, Ruth A Goode as director and secretary, and Jillian Goode Roy as director.
The Goode Family Charitable Foundation is led by William C. Goode III, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William C. Goode III
Director & President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jillian Goode Roy
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruth A. Goode
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Goode Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Goode Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Goode Family Charitable Foundation gave $96K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $147K across 15 grants.
What is The Goode Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goode Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $9,150, and its average grant was $9,550, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goode Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Goode Family Charitable Foundation's top state is New York, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (21%) and Connecticut (18%).
Does The Goode Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of The Goode Family Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Goode Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goode Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include The Progeria Research Foundation Inc ($20,000), Kabuki Syndrome Foundation ($12,500) and Breakthrough T1D ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Goode Family Charitable Foundation?
The Goode Family Charitable Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $160K (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 Goode Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says its focus is underfunded medical research projects and patient diseases; education, with particular interest in education for underprivileged children and teaching ethical business practices; and ad hoc support for natural disasters. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goode Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says qualifying organizations are provided access details to its online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Goode Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Goode Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2847551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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