The Goodman Charitable Trust
The Goodman Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Woodbury, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $7,480, with listed recipients including charitable, medical, cultural, and other organizations.
The Goodman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Goodman Charitable Trust gave $7K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $467.5), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,480
- -38.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +1500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $468
- -96.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $1,399
- -51.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Goodman Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 The Brae, Woodbury, NY 11797-2813
Phone: (516) 612-3134
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goodman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Palm Beach Country Club Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (49%), New York (43%), Washington, DC (5%), Virginia (2%), and Tennessee (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Goodman Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2025) to $16K (2021). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $900 |
| Temple Emanu-El Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Expenses | $680 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Children's Home Society of Florida Orlando, FL | General Operating Expenses | $350 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | General Operating Expenses | $350 |
| United Way of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Expenses | $350 |
| Frances Page Foundation Tallahassee, FL | General Operating Expenses | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,399 | $6,000 | $7,480 | $7,480 | 16 | $7,480 | — | $134 |
| 2024 | $2,879 | $10,501 | $12,110 | $12,110 | 1 | $12,110 | $1 | $123 |
| 2023 | $4,488 | $15,003 | $11,630 | $11,355 | 1 | $11,515 | — | $108 |
| 2022 | $1,115 | $14,502 | $14,584 | $14,325 | 1 | $14,510 | — | $107 |
| 2021 | $1,197 | $17,000 | $16,360 | $16,245 | 1 | $16,295 | — | $108 |
| 2020 | $557 | $10,500 | $12,689 | $12,455 | 1 | — | — | $120 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goodman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $134 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Palm Beach Country Club Foundation says it provides financial assistance to individuals and Palm Beach County charities. Friends of United Hatzalah says it funds nonprofit organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services. The American Jewish Committee describes its mission as advancing the wellbeing of the Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas. The Heritage Foundation describes its mission as promoting conservative public policies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $7,480. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,000, with a median of $350; the listed grant purposes were general operating expenses.
Among the reported 2025 grants, Palm Beach Country Club Foundation received $2,000; Breast Cancer Research Foundation received $900; Temple Emanu-El Palm Beach received $680; American Jewish Committee, Friends of United Hatzalah, and Hospital for Special Surgery each received $500; and the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Heritage Foundation received $250 and $100, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce Goodman, Andrew Goodman, and Peter Buell as trustees.
The Goodman Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Goodman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Goodman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Buell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barry B. Seidel (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 Goodman Charitable Trust
How much does The Goodman Charitable Trust give each year?
The Goodman Charitable Trust gave $7K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
What is The Goodman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Goodman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $350, and its average grant was $468, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goodman Charitable Trust give grants?
The Goodman Charitable Trust's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Goodman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Goodman Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Goodman Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Goodman Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Palm Beach Country Club Foundation ($2,000), Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($900) and Temple Emanu-El Palm Beach ($680), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Goodman Charitable Trust?
The Goodman Charitable Trust reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Goodman Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Palm Beach Country Club Foundation says it provides financial assistance to individuals and Palm Beach County charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goodman Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Goodman Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Goodman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6479000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Goodman 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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