The Goodness Web Foundation
The organization was formed to accelerate advancements in the mental health arena to help solve the complex, multi-faceted issues in mental health.
The Goodness Web Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goodness Web Foundation gave $49K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,833
- -99.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,833
- -94.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,833
- Total assets
- $9,012,369
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Goodness Web Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health Inc ($49K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2024) to $5.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health Inc Boston, MA | Support for a project to advance the adoption of the collaborative care model | $48,833 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,012,369 | $4,586,537 | $637,529 | $48,833 | 1 | $80,718 |
| 2023 | $8,021,986 | $1,742,123 | $6,101,254 | $5,350,000 | 6 | $55,272 |
| 2022 | $9,045,038 | $5,752,832 | $2,552,810 | $2,120,000 | 4 | $10,543 |
| 2021 | $4,775,064 | $5,142,926 | $388,297 | — | — | $2 |
| 2020 | $20,304 | $278,255 | $296,573 | — | — | — |
About The Goodness Web Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Goodness Web Foundation is a public charity, based in Wayland, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $49K. Net investment income was $81K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Goodness Web Foundation is led by Celine Wambold, Chief Executive Officer on the 2024 filing; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Celine Wambold
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$146K (2024)
Mark A. Verdi
President
President, Co-Founder & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan G. Swartz
Director
Co-Founder & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Swartz
Director
Co-Founder & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Loose
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Reedy
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwill York
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl Rathjen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Les Williams
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Saccaro
Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Shaw
Secretary
Senior Associate for Research → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$82K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Nancy Goldsmith-Caruso
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Gina Verdi
Treasurer
Co-Founder & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Nancy Caruso (2021–2023) — COO
- Former: Deborah J. Kogan (2021) — Director, Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Jessie Shawsecclerkfrom1021 (2021) — Senior Associate for Research & Ops.
- Former: Deborah J. Kogan See Sch O. (2020) — Treasurer, Secretary & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $146K, to Celine Wambold (Chief Executive Officer (From May)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Goodness Web Foundation
How much does The Goodness Web Foundation give each year?
The Goodness Web Foundation gave $49K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.3M across 6 grants.
How large is The Goodness Web Foundation?
The Goodness Web Foundation reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
Where does The Goodness Web Foundation operate?
The Goodness Web Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, Texas.
What is The Goodness Web Foundation's EIN?
The Goodness Web Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3607923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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