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Herbert H. Goodman Memorial Scholarship Fund

Olympic College Foundation

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Overview

Herbert H. Goodman Memorial Scholarship Fund

Overview: A major scholarship fund established through the bequest of Herbert H. Goodman, a local investor who left half of his $3-million estate to Olympic College for scholarships when he died in 1998 at age 90.

Focus Areas:

  • Professional-technical programs

  • Nursing
  • History & Impact:

  • First scholarships awarded to 14 students in 1999

  • Over 350 students have benefited since inception

  • Funds have expanded to create multiple professional-technical and nursing scholarships
  • Purpose: To support students pursuing careers in professional-technical fields and nursing programs, enabling them to complete their education without overwhelming student loan debt.

    Geographic Scope: Olympic College, Bremerton, Washington

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (360) 475-7120

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Address: 1600 Chester Avenue, Bldg 5, Rm 300, Bremerton, WA 98337
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Access Application Portal: Visit olympic.awardspring.com
    2. Search for Scholarships: Look for "Herbert G. Goodman Prof-Tech" or related Goodman scholarships
    3. Review Eligibility: Confirm enrollment in professional-technical or nursing programs
    4. Complete Application: Submit through the AwardSpring portal
    5. Contact for Assistance: Reach out to [email protected] or 360-900-7586 for questions

      Notes

    • Applied through the same centralized scholarship application system as other OC Foundation scholarships
    • Available to current and prospective students
    • Part of the larger Olympic College Foundation scholarship portfolio

    What Olympic College Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    2
    Total given
    $463K
    Median grant
    $232K
    Range
    $156K–$307K
    • By dollars: Washington 66%. Top recipient cities: Bremerton, WA.

    Example grants

    • Olympic College · Bremerton, WA

      Program support

      $307K

    • Total Grants Under 5K Each

      Program support

      $156K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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