Goodnow Fund Grants

Goodnow Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Goodnow Fund
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

NOTE: The Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals and will contact organizations directly regarding its interest in providing support. However, organizations may also contact the Executive Director of The Fund to discuss their projects. About Us The Goodnow Fund is a family foundation providing support to numerous organizations. The Fund primarily supports projects that help vulnerable children, advance new research about the causes and cures for Alzheimer’s disease, increase educational opportunities for low income students, and improve the environment. The Fund provided $2.1 million to support nonprofit organizations in the past year. Based in Darien, Connecticut, The Fund has a particular focus on supporting organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The Goodnow Fund identifies organizations it wishes to support and contacts nonprofits directly to discuss projects and funding. The Fund makes gifts throughout the year. 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.