The Goodman Foundation
The Goodman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $75K.
The Goodman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goodman Foundation gave $75K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- -18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,500
- -32.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,518
- +1186.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Goodman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ballard High School Foundation ($55K across 4 grants). Together the top 3 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 29 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Goodman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 80% 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 $75K (2025) to $368K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard High School Foundation Seattle, WA | 2025 Golf Classic | $25,000 |
| Ballard High School Foundation Seattle, WA | 2026 Golf Classic | $25,000 |
| National Nordic Museum Seattle, WA | 2025 Northern Lights Auction Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| The Mountaineers Seattle, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ballard High School Foundation Seattle, WA | 2025 Running of the Beavers | $2,500 |
| Ballard High School Foundation Seattle, WA | 2026 Running of the Beavers | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,518 | $83,000 | $81,600 | $75,000 | 6 | $81,600 | $13 |
| 2024 | $118 | $98,550 | $98,583 | $92,500 | 5 | $98,583 | $6 |
| 2023 | $151 | $232,700 | $232,636 | $227,500 | 8 | $232,636 | $7 |
| 2022 | $87 | $372,000 | $372,054 | $367,500 | 5 | $372,054 | $29 |
| 2021 | $141 | $206,700 | $206,800 | $200,000 | 5 | $204,844 | $7 |
| 2020 | $241 | $187,900 | $187,748 | $183,360 | 6 | — | $101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goodman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Goodman Foundation is led by John A. Goodman, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Goodman
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Goodman
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Foundation
How much does The Goodman Foundation give each year?
The Goodman Foundation gave $75K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 5 grants.
What is The Goodman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goodman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goodman Foundation give grants?
The Goodman Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants).
Does The Goodman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of The Goodman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Goodman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goodman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ballard High School Foundation ($55,000 across 4 grants), National Nordic Museum ($10,000) and The Mountaineers ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Goodman Foundation?
The Goodman Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Goodman Foundation's EIN?
The Goodman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3215663. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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