The Goodstein Foundation
The Goodstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Casper, Wyoming. In its 2025 filing, it reported 37 grants totaling $295,200, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Wyoming. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 38 grants totaling $616,000.
The Goodstein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goodstein Foundation gave $616K across 38 grants in 2026 (avg $16K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $616,000
- +108.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 38
- +2.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,211
- +103.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,732,951
- +1.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to The Goodstein Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request clearly outlining what is being requested. The filing does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: The Goodstein Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 2773, Casper, WY 82602
Phone: (307) 234-0821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goodstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 186 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming, 5% to Colorado, and 2% to California. The largest listed grants were primarily to organizations in Casper, Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Goodstein Foundation gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 122% of 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $295K (2025) to $616K (2026). In 2026 it made 38 grants totaling $616K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 38 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $616,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,732,951 | $797,851 | $724,347 | $616,000 | 38 | $621,000 | $695,900 | $507,244 |
| 2025 | $5,659,541 | $502,414 | $394,759 | $295,200 | 37 | $300,200 | $407,095 | $449,849 |
| 2024 | $5,551,978 | $373,364 | $694,664 | $601,500 | 37 | $606,500 | $347,127 | $420,137 |
| 2023 | $5,874,281 | $415,328 | $476,039 | $395,600 | 34 | $400,600 | $389,509 | $399,458 |
| 2022 | $5,934,992 | $136,118 | $489,731 | $401,500 | 40 | $406,500 | $117,496 | $455,125 |
| 2021 | $6,288,605 | $768,349 | $535,819 | $461,500 | 39 | — | $745,338 | $413,589 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goodstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $507K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing a range of community needs. For example, an individual recipient Hospice describes its work as accompanying people on the end-of-life journey with skill and compassion. The 12-24 Club says it provides a meeting place and support for people recovering from alcohol and drug addictions. The Youth Crisis Center describes providing temporary shelter for children in crisis and a residential program for children without stable homes. Holy Cross Center says it provides emergency groceries to people in crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $295,200. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards were $60,000 to Boys and Girls Club in Casper, Wyoming, and $50,000 to The Lyric in Casper, both for general support. Other listed grants included $15,000 to St Anthony Tri Parish Catholic School in Casper and $10,200 to an individual recipient Hospice in Casper, each for general support. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 38 grants totaling $616,000.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be made in writing and clearly outline the request. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Homar as President/Treasurer, John T Bush as Vice President, and Demi Homar as Secretary.
The Goodstein Foundation is led by Paul Homar, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2021); all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Paul Homar
President & Treasurer
Treasurer → President, 2023
President → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $11K (2026)
Demi Homar
Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2026)
John T. Bush
Vice President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$8K (2025) → $8K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lucy M. Goodstein (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Morris Massey (2021–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $11K, to Paul Homar (President/Treas). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Goodstein Foundation
How much does The Goodstein Foundation give each year?
The Goodstein Foundation gave $616K across 38 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $295K across 37 grants.
What is The Goodstein Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goodstein Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,211, across 38 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goodstein Foundation give grants?
The Goodstein Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Goodstein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Goodstein Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Goodstein Foundation?
The Goodstein Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $621K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $507K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Goodstein Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing a range of community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goodstein Foundation?
Submit a written request clearly outlining what is being requested. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Goodstein Foundation's EIN?
The Goodstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6003815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Goodstein Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-goodstein-foundation-morg_f8db9f655e6748eda9e1e1faac0c17f6
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