The Goodman Family Operating Foundation
The Goodman Family Operating Foundation is a private foundation based in Chaska, Minnesota. It makes grants to charitable organizations and conducts charitable activities through senior living and memory care facilities in Arizona and South Dakota.
The Goodman Family Operating Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goodman Family Operating Foundation gave $238K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $238,334
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,533
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $356,423,652
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Goodman Family Operating Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1107 Hazeltine Blvd Box 36, Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (952) 361-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goodman Family Operating Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($50K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 69 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. The listed shares for other recipient states were Massachusetts (6%), New York (5%), Arizona (5%), and Maryland (4%). The foundation’s reported direct charitable activities are in Arizona and South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Goodman Family Operating Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $10K (2020) to $238K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Provides expertise in patient care and innovative research to meet the needs of patients and medical education to the health care workforce. | $50,000 |
| Barrier Free Golf Inc Chaska, MN | Works with golf courses and municipalilties to create access pathways to fun golf for all. | $33,334 |
| Childrens Cancer Research Minneapolis, MN | Support research across the country which makes the greatest impact on children fighting cancer. Fund resources and programs that help kids and families as they navigte the cancer treatment and survivorship. | $15,000 |
| Folds of Honor - MN Inc Wayzata, MN | Provides scholarships to families of America's fallen or disabled military and responders | $15,000 |
| One Summit Inc North Andover, MA | Evolved to provide assistance, including immediate financial aid, educations, and ongoing support for all public safety members and their families. | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Supports research, cancer education, cancer prevention, and disease navigation. | $10,000 |
| Childrens Health Care Foundation Edina, MN | Champion the Health Needs of Children and Families. | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Art Minneapolis, MN | Dedicated to exhibiting and supporting artists living and working in Minnesota | $10,000 |
| Pacer Center Inc Minneapolis, MN | Provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities. | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Minneapolis Central Worship & Service Center Minneapolis, MN | Accesses the needs of each community and builds programs designed to offer immediate relief. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $356,423,652 | $58,085,229 | $60,279,417 | $238,334 | 25 | $4,959,148 | — |
| 2023 | $331,951,915 | $28,249,262 | $33,907,382 | $204,333 | 24 | $51,730,261 | — |
| 2022 | $294,643,528 | $17,896,710 | $29,850,469 | $166,333 | 17 | $9,400,134 | — |
| 2021 | $298,216,479 | $15,439,155 | $19,157,107 | $15,000 | 2 | $10,492,121 | — |
| 2020 | $295,118,935 | $14,759,017 | $18,095,986 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $151,596 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care through clinical practice, education, and research; PACER Center says it works to improve educational opportunities and quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities and their families. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address childhood cancer, children’s health, food access, nature conservation, and affordable housing.
The foundation also reports direct charitable activities through facilities it owns as sole member of three entities: a 107-unit independent and assisted living facility, a 244-unit independent and assisted living facility, and an 80-unit memory care facility in Peoria, Arizona; a 50-unit memory care facility in Flagstaff, Arizona, acquired in January 2024; and a facility with 140 independent and assisted living units in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, acquired in January 2024.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $238,334. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $7,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Mayo Clinic for patient care, research, and medical education; $33,334 to Barrier Free Golf Inc for access pathways to golf; and $15,000 each to Children’s Cancer Research, Folds of Honor - MN Inc, and One Summit Inc. Other grants included $10,000 each to the American Cancer Society, Children’s Health Care Foundation, Minneapolis Institute of Art, PACER Center, Salvation Army Minneapolis Central Worship & Service Center, and MN 100 Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carolin Goodman as Executive Director; Shane Goodman as Board/Chairmen/Director; Mark Wilson as Director/President; T Jay Salmen as VP/Secretary/Director; Clint Knacke as Director/Treasurer; and Craig Edinger, James Weichert, and Mark Reiling as Directors.
The Goodman Family Operating Foundation is led by Mark Wilson, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Wilson
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolin Goodman
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clint Knacke
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Edinger
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Weichert
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Reiling
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Goodman
Board, Chairmen & Director
Board Chairman & Director → Board, Chairmen & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. Jay Salmen
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Goodman Family Operating Foundation
How much does The Goodman Family Operating Foundation give each year?
The Goodman Family Operating Foundation gave $238K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $204K across 24 grants.
What is The Goodman Family Operating Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goodman Family Operating Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $9,533, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goodman Family Operating Foundation give grants?
The Goodman Family Operating Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Wayzata, MN (2 grants) and Flagstaff, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Goodman Family Operating Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Goodman Family Operating Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Goodman Family Operating Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goodman Family Operating Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($50,000), Barrier Free Golf Inc ($33,334) and Childrens Cancer Research ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Goodman Family Operating Foundation?
The Goodman Family Operating Foundation reported $356.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $58.1M.
What does The Goodman Family Operating Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goodman Family Operating Foundation?
The foundation 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 Goodman Family Operating Foundation's EIN?
The Goodman Family Operating Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1816821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Goodman Family Operating 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
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