The Goodwin Foundation
The Goodwin Foundation is a private foundation based in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. It invests in programs, organizations, and people dedicated to tikkun olam, or healing the world, and says it seeks to help social-change organizations amplify their impact.
The Goodwin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goodwin Foundation gave $287K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state New Jersey. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $286,700
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,239
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,790,509
- -14.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Goodwin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website also describes individual and small-group leadership coaching for nonprofit leaders; these are coaching opportunities, not grants for outside applicants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18766 John J Williams Hwy 133, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Phone: (240) 672-4808
Website: https://thegoodwinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goodwin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Middle East Peace Dialogue Network ($130K). Together the top 10 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 196 grants of 210 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New Jersey received 45% of grant dollars, California 19%, the District of Columbia 19%, New York 5%, and Massachusetts 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Goodwin Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 311% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $245K (2023) to $322K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Middle East Peace Dialogue Network Atco, NJ | Charitable Operations Support | $130,000 |
| Alliance for Middle East Peace (Allmep) Washington, DC | Charitable Operations Support | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Neve Shalomwahat Al-Salam Glendale, CA | Charitable Operations Support | $50,000 |
| Global Echo Litigation Center San Antonio, TX | Charitable Operations Support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Women's Archive Auburndale, MA | Charitable Operations Support | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Operations Support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Natal New York, NY | Charitable Operations Support | $3,600 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable Operations Support | $2,500 |
| Ovarian Cancer Circle Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Operations Support | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Parent's Circle New York, NY | Charitable Operations Support | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,790,509 | $120,044 | $412,590 | $286,700 | 28 | $366,951 | $85,181 | $117,930 |
| 2023 | $2,083,055 | $376,993 | $362,718 | $244,685 | 29 | $324,921 | $383,572 | $121,028 |
| 2022 | $2,068,780 | $954,574 | $444,790 | $322,352 | 42 | $405,874 | $119,583 | $122,842 |
| 2021 | $1,558,996 | $205,027 | $449,995 | $258,320 | 60 | $394,626 | $77,294 | $134,653 |
| 2020 | $1,803,964 | $908,539 | $437,654 | $283,883 | 51 | — | $872,770 | $108,665 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goodwin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its vision as a world where peace and prosperity thrive alongside justice, safety, and security. It says it supports work in areas including education, health care, human and civil rights, and leadership development, and identifies equity, inclusion, interconnectedness, and social justice among its guiding values.
The 2024 grantee list illustrates a range of supported work. American Friends of Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam says it supports projects at an Israeli village where Jewish and Palestinian families live and work together. The Jewish Women’s Archive says it documents Jewish women’s stories and elevates their voices. American Friends of NATAL says it helps fund services for people recovering from trauma caused by terrorism, war, and military service. Other grantees describe work in public storytelling on Israel-Palestine, gun-violence prevention, reproductive health access, clean energy, and human rights.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $286,700. Awards ranged from $500 to $130,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The listed grant purposes were charitable operations support.
The largest 2024 grants were $130,000 to Middle East Peace Dialogue Network, $50,000 to Alliance for Middle East Peace, and $50,000 to American Friends of Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Global Echo Litigation Center, Jewish Women’s Archive, and New Israel Fund; $3,600 to American Friends of NATAL; and $2,500 each to Doctors Without Borders and Ovarian Cancer Circle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joanna Goodwin as president and trustee, and John Goodwin and Robert Goodwin as trustees. The foundation’s website identifies Richard C. Goodwin as its founder.
The Goodwin Foundation is led by Joanna Goodwin, President & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joanna Goodwin
President & Trustee
Trustee & Executive Director → President & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$94K (2020) → $43K (2024)
John Goodwin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Goodwin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard Goodwin (2020–2022) — Trustee to June
- Former: Joanna Goodwin-Friedman (2022) — Trustee & Executive 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 $43K, to Joanna Goodwin (President and Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Goodwin Foundation
How much does The Goodwin Foundation give each year?
The Goodwin Foundation gave $287K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $245K across 29 grants.
What is The Goodwin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goodwin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $10,239, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Goodwin Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Goodwin Foundation give grants?
The Goodwin Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (19%) and District of Columbia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Goodwin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Goodwin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations Support" (28 grants).
Who are The Goodwin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goodwin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Middle East Peace Dialogue Network ($130,000), Alliance for Middle East Peace (Allmep) ($50,000) and American Friends of Neve Shalomwahat Al-Salam ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Goodwin Foundation?
The Goodwin Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $367K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Goodwin Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its vision as a world where peace and prosperity thrive alongside justice, safety, and security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goodwin Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Goodwin Foundation's EIN?
The Goodwin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2882244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Goodwin 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 October 2026.
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