Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Grant
Funding Amount
US $10,000 - US $35,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round.”
Can we apply?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Organizations are to wait one year before applying if they have received four consecutive grants.
Overview
The Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Grant supports the moral, physical, and intellectual development of needy males under 21 in California. Established by Mabel Frankie Goodwin, the trust focuses on education, health, and human services. Grants range from $10,000 to $35,000, with 35 grants awarded annually, totaling up to $600,000 in yearly giving. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) public charities and wait one year after four consecutive grants before reapplying.
NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round.
The Goodwin Family Memorial Trust was established by Mabel Frankie Goodwin, a resident of Los Angeles, California. Ms. Goodwin died on April 19, 1978. Thanks to her generosity, many deserving boys will benefit for years to come.
Program Limitations
The trust has a practice of supporting charitable organizations operating in California for the care, support, maintenance, benefit, and education of needy males under the age of 21 residing in California.
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting charitable organizations located in California.
Population served
Males under the age of 21.
Eligibility
Requirements:Grantees must be qualified as public charities under IRC section 501(c)(3).Organizations are to wait one year before applying if they have received four consecutive grants.
What Goodwin Family Memorial Tua actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 121
- Total given
- $640K
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Range
- $5,000–$10K
- By dollars: California 93%, Texas 2%, Maryland <1%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Long Beach, CA.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Keeping Konnected Inc · Los Angeles, CA
General operating
$10K
CASA of San Mateo County · Redwood City, CA
General operating
$6,000
Soccer Without Borders · Baltimore, MD
General operating
$6,000
Big Wave Group · El Granada, CA
General operating
$6,000
Outside the Lens · San Diego, CA
General operating
$6,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Healthcare
- Human services
- Youth programs
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Open grants from this funder and similar programs
John Krakauer Charitable Trust Grant
Krakauer John Charitable Tr
Amount
Average about $10,000 for first-time grantees
Deadline
February 28, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Collins Foundation Grant
Collins Foundation
Amount
Average grant $2,000–$7,500
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Kansas City Chiefs / Hunt Family Foundation Spring Grant Cycle
Chiefs Ambassadors Charitable Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Sarasota County Foundation Grant
Sarasota Community Fdn
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
May 31, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
John R. McCune Charitable Trust Grant
John R McCune Dec'd Charitable
Amount
Average grant $10,000–$75,000
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
BMA Foundation Grant
Brian M Anselmo Memorial Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Ready to apply for Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Grant?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.
You found Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Grant. Now let's win it.