The Goodnow Fund
The Goodnow Fund is a family foundation based in Darien, Connecticut, established in 1993. Operating as a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation, the organization provides grants for operating support and special projects to nonprofit organizations aligned with its mission.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.1M
+17.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+17.1% YoY
Grant Count
111
-9.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+28.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund supports projects that:
- Help vulnerable children
- Advance research about the causes and cures of Alzheimer's Disease
- Increase educational opportunities for low-income students
- Improve the environment
The foundation has a particular focus on supporting organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Grantmaking
The Fund provides grants for general operating support, annual funds, benefit sponsorships, and special projects.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Fairfield County, Connecticut, with grants also made to organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and nationally. Recent grants have supported work in Haiti, California, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $21,077,546
- Total revenues: $5,159,979
- Total expenses: $1,966,362
- Staff: 1 employee
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,077,546 | $17,883,929 | $18,674,872 |
| Revenue | $5,159,979 | $935,225 | $-283,629 |
| Expenses | $1,966,362 | $1,726,168 | $1,761,123 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,743,282 | $1,494,496 | $1,487,206 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,938,258 | $715,811 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,524,195 | $1,419,313 | $1,504,009 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Goodnow Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ann P Rogers — Executive Director and Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN P ROGERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 21 | $120,124 |
| CARLETON T GOODNOW | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| OLIVIA T GOODNOW | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVID TUTTLE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Fund continues active grantmaking across multiple sectors. Recent 2025 grants demonstrate ongoing commitment to animal welfare, children's services, international development, disaster relief, and environmental conservation. Notable multi-year commitments include support for the University of Notre Dame at Tshumbe in the Democratic Republic of Congo and ongoing partnerships with organizations like Family Centers and Americares.
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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