Goodnow Fund Grants

The Goodnow Fund is a family foundation that provides approximately $1.5 million in grants annually to nonprofit organizations. Focused on supporting vulnerable children, Alzheimer's research, educational opportunities for low-income students, and environmental improvement, the Fund primarily aids organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It identifies potential grantees directly and does not accept unsolicited proposals. For more information, organizations can contact the Fund's Executive Director.

NOTE: The Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals and will contact organizations directly regarding its interest in providing support.
The Fund provided $2.1 million to support nonprofit organizations in the past year.
The Goodnow Fund identifies organizations it wishes to support and contacts nonprofits directly to discuss projects and funding.
The Fund maintains a portfolio of projects it supports and provides grants to nonprofit tax exempt organizations for general operating expenses and for special projects.

Eligibility

The Fund maintains a portfolio of projects it supports and provides grants to nonprofit tax exempt organizations for general operating expenses and for special projects.The Fund provides approximately $1.5 million in grants each year to nonprofit organizations. Based in Darien, Connecticut, The Fund has a particular focus on supporting organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Ineligibility

The Fund does not provide support to individuals, political causes, campaigns, or government agencies.The Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals and will contact organizations directly regarding its interest in providing support.