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Goodnation Foundation Inc

New York, NY · EIN 81-4768448. Reported 260 grants totalling $17.9M to 207 organizations across tax years 2021-2024, on Form 990 Schedule I.

207organizations funded
$25,000median reported grant
$17.9Mgranted, 2021-2024
23%of grantees funded again the next year
4%of dollars to its largest recipient

Does this grantmaker accept applications?

Its tax return does not say, and we will not guess. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which asks outright whether they fund only organizations they select themselves -- 78% say yes, and that one answer is what lets the rest of this site tell you which foundations are worth approaching. Grantmaking charities like this one file a regular Form 990 instead, and the IRS never puts the question to them. Anyone claiming to know the answer from the filing is inventing it.

Three things in the filing do bear on it:

  1. What kind of organization it is. For Goodnation Foundation Inc, the IRS classifies it as a public foundation -- a grantmaker that raises its money from many sources rather than from one donor (NTEE T30).
  2. How spread out its giving is. 207 distinct organizations, with 4% of the dollars going to the largest single recipient. That is genuinely spread out -- the mark of a funder making many independent decisions rather than underwriting one institution.
  3. How much its list changes. 23% of one year's grantees are funded again the next, across 3 year-to-year transitions. That is below the 57% median for grantmaking charities, and well below the 67% private foundations manage. A list that turns over this much is one a newcomer can realistically join.

How big are its grants?

The median reported grant is $25,000. Half of what it reported fell between $10,000 and $75,000; the smallest was $6,125 and the largest $805,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong organization.

Schedule I only reports grants over $5,000. Form 990 requires a charity to list recipients it paid more than that and lets it omit the rest, so every grant-size figure on this page describes the grants it reported, not all of them. Its real median is lower and its real recipient count is higher. This is also why these numbers cannot be compared with the private-foundation figures elsewhere on this site -- Form 990-PF has no reporting floor, so the two are different populations rather than two samples of one.
$5,000 - $10,000
34 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
89 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
45 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
35 grants
$100,000 - $250,000
40 grants
$250,000 Or More
17 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by the EIN the filer reported, not by name, so an organization that was typed differently in two years appears once rather than twice.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Together Wisconsin ActsMilwaukee, WI$805,000112024
Make North Carolina FirstRaleigh, NC$750,000112024
Pa Alliance FoundationPhiladelphia, PA$680,000112024
Freedom Black Led OrganizingAkron, OH$625,000112024
Michigan Civic Education FundLansing, MI$500,000112024
Run for SomethingWashington, DC$500,000112022
A Better Big SkyMissoula, MT$485,000112024
New Venture FundWashington, DC$475,000522023
Center for Technology andChicago, IL$453,500112024
Planned Parenthood Federation ofNew York, NY$330,000222023
Black Male Initiative FundFairburn, GA$322,500112024
Rural Arizona EngagementCoolidge, AZ$300,000112024
Michigan Civic Action FundMadison Hts, MI$290,000112024
PushblackWashington, DC$289,500112024
Georgia Alliance EducationAtlanta, GA$280,000112024
Teak Fellowship IncNew York, NY$272,749332023
Our Voice Our Vote ArizonaPhoenix, AZ$250,000112024
William J Brennan JR Center for Justice IncNew York, NY$232,000222023
Acronym PlusHomestead, FL$225,000222023
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC$215,261332023
Civic News CompanyNew York, NY$210,000112023
Tanzanian Childrens Fund IncCambridge, MA$210,000112021
New Venture FundsWashington, DC$200,161112024
Collective Renaissance ActionAtlanta, GA$200,000112024
Hopewell FundWashington, DC$200,000112021
Home BaseBoston, MA$200,000112021
Hopewell FundWashington, DC$200,000112024
Poor Peoples CampaignNew York, NY$200,000112024
Nevada AllianceLas Vegas, NV$195,000112024
Institute for Strategic DialoWashington, DC$175,000112024
The Voter Participation CenterWashington, DC$175,000222023
Accelerate ChangeBoston, MA$170,000112024
One Pa Activists UnitedPhiladelphia, PA$165,000112024
Ayni Institute IncRevere, MA$150,000112023
Voter Registration ProjectWashington, DC$150,000112024
Sixteen Thirty FundWashington, DC$145,000112024
Together & Free IncNew York, NY$133,750112021
Stop Handgun Violence IncBeverly, MA$128,750112021
Fair Elections CenterWashington, DC$127,500222023
VoteridersWashington, DC$119,625222023
Bvm Capacity Building Institute IncAtlanta, GA$106,000112021
Protect Democracy ProjectWashington, DC$105,000112023
Strive International IncNew York, NY$104,500332023
Bideawee IncWantagh, NY$100,000112022
Community Based Public Safety CollectiveEast Orange, NJ$100,000112023
Jeff and Lisa BewkesRiverside, CT$100,000112024
Neo Philanthropy IncNew York, NY$100,000112024
Rise Education FundSherman Oaks, CA$100,000112024
The Ashley and Jeffrey McdermJenkintown, PA$100,000112024
The Center for Empowered PolOakland, CA$100,000112024
Tides Advocacy FundSan Francisco, CA$100,000112024
Urban Justice CenterNew York, NY$100,000112021
Voter Registration ProjectWashington, DC$100,000112023
Windward FundWashington, DC$100,000112023
Womens Community Justice Association IncNew York, NY$100,000112021
WINGBEAT88Phoenix, AZ$100,000112024
Pat Tillman FoundationChicago, IL$91,200332023
Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CA$85,000112023
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA$80,396222023
Cradles to Crayons IncNewton, MA$80,000222023
National Network of Abortion FundsBeaverton, OR$79,800222023
Ahimsa CollectiveOakland, CA$75,000112023
Civil Rights CorpsWashington, DC$75,000112023
Defending Democracy TogetherWashington, DC$75,000112024
Familyaid Boston IncBoston, MA$75,000222023
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts IncBoston, MA$75,000222023
Possibility LabsSan Francisco, CA$75,000112023
Possibility LabsSan Francisco, CA$75,000112024
Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs IncCalabasas, CA$75,000112023
States United Democracy CentWashington, DC$75,000112024
Unheard Voices OutreachMadison, TN$75,000112023
Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DC$73,750222022
Acdc NevadaLas Vegas, NV$70,000112024
Afya Foundation IncYonkers, NY$65,050222022
Root Wellness CenterGarner, NC$65,000112023
United States Fund for UnicefNew York, NY$65,000212021
Ndn Collective IncRapid City, SD$55,000112024
New Classrooms Innovation Partners IncJersey City, NJ$55,000332023
Catalyst CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA$53,546112021
Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston IncBoston, MA$50,000112021
For Our Future Education FundNew York, NY$50,000112024
Home Base IncBurlington, VT$50,000112023
Jumpstart for Young Children IncBoston, MA$50,000112021
National Equity ProjectOakland, CA$50,000112021
Ohio Organizing CollaborativeYoungstown, OH$50,000112024
Our American Future FoundaWashington, DC$50,000112024
Power CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA$50,000112024
Rosies Place IncBoston, MA$50,000222023
Search for Common GroundWashington, DC$50,000112024
Turnaround for ChildrenNew York, NY$50,000112021
Western Native Education FundBillings, MT$50,000112024
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA$49,900222022
Physicians for Reproductive Health IncHartsdale, NY$49,100322023
Small Steps Nurturing CenterHouston, TX$47,500222023
The Voter Project FundPhiladelphia, PA$45,000112024
Amref Health Africa IncNew York, NY$44,750112021
Assets Under MovementWashington, DC$43,197112022
The New York Opportunity Network IncNew York, NY$41,752112021
Project Bread - the Walk for Hunger IncEast Boston, MA$40,000112021
Shine Together IncMilpitas, CA$40,000112021
The Community Service CareJamaica Plain, MA$40,000112024
Winchester Committee for a Better Chance IncWinchester, MA$39,500332023
Upwardly GlobalNew York, NY$38,738332023
The Breakthrough Collaborative IncOakland, CA$35,000112021
Pursuit Transformation Company IncLong Island City, NY$34,130332023
Second Harvest of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA$33,651222022
Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VA$32,000112021
National Network of Abortion Funds Access Reproductive Care-SoutheastAtlanta, GA$31,925222023
Alex House Project IncBrooklyn, NY$30,000112021
Alima USA IncNew York, NY$30,000112021
Girls Who Code IncNew York, NY$30,000112021
Gavi the Vaccine AllianceWashington, DC$30,000112021
National Head Start AssociationAlexandria, VA$30,000112021
National Womens Law CenterWashington, DC$30,000112021
The Bottom Line IncJamaica Plain, MA$30,000112021
Charity NavigatorUnion City, NJ$29,175312022
Empirical Resolution IncNew York, NY$28,500332023
Internationals Network for Public Schools IncLong Island City, NY$28,500332023
Quest Scholars ProgramPalo Alto, CA$28,500332023
Youthbuild Global IncRoxbury, MA$25,760112021
Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HI$25,574112023
Christel House International IncIndianapolis, IN$25,000112023
Communities for a New CaliGranite Bay, CA$25,000112024
Community Resource HubSacramento, CA$25,000112024
Florida Alliance for Civic Engagement IncHomestead, FL$25,000112023
Generation Citizen IncNew York, NY$25,000112023
Habitat for Humanity International IncAmericus, GA$25,000112023
Movement Voter FundNorthampton, MA$25,000112023
No Greater Sacrifice FoundationWashington, DC$25,000112023
Southern Center for Human RightsAtlanta, GA$25,000112023
Urban Justice CenterNew York, NY$25,000112024
West Side Center for Community Life IncNew York, NY$22,000222023
National Network of Abortion FundsAustin, TX$21,925222023
Foodwise CommunitySan Francisco, CA$20,900112022
Loaves & Fishes Family KitchenSan Jose, CA$20,900112022
Marthas KitchenSan Jose, CA$20,900112022
Recovery Cafe San Jose IncSan Jose, CA$20,900112022
Heifer International FoundationLittle Rock, AR$20,000112021
Room to Grow National IncBronx, NY$20,000112021
Social and Environment EntreCalabasas, CA$20,000112024
Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative IncHaskensack, NJ$19,000112022
Fund for the City of New York IncNew York, NY$19,000222023
Power of Two Nyc CorpBrooklyn, NY$19,000222022
Sister Song IncAtlanta, GA$18,600112023
Womens Community JusticeNew York, NY$18,500112024
Florida Immigrant Coalition IncMiami, FL$16,750112022
National Womens Health Network IncWashington, DC$16,000112023
Hias IncSilver Spring, MD$15,216112022
Nova UkrainePalo Alto, CA$15,050112022
United Help UkraineFairfax, VA$15,050112022
Blackroots AllianceChicago, IL$15,000112024
Climate and Clean Energy Equity FundWashington, DC$15,000112022
Chicago Torture JusticeChicago, IL$15,000112024
Harambee House IncSavannah, GA$15,000112022
International Rescue Committee IncNew York, NY$15,000112023
Mass General Brigham IncorporatedSomerville, MA$15,000112021
Nolef TurnsRichmond, VA$15,000112022
Petsmart Charities IncPhoenix, AZ$15,000112021
Southwest Organizing ProjectAlbuquerque, NM$15,000112022
Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation IncNorth Andover, MA$15,000112021
Family Connections IncEast Orange, NJ$14,250112023
All Hands and Hearts Smart Response IncMattapoisett, MA$12,882112023
Maui Humane Society IncPuunene, HI$12,882112023
Movement Voter ProjectNorthampton, MA$12,500112022
Americares Foundation IncStamford, CT$11,875112021
Operation Hope IncAtlanta, GA$11,875112021
Nature ConservancyArlington, VA$11,750112022
Latino Community Fund IncAtlanta, GA$10,117112022
Advancement Project Education FundWashington, DC$10,000112023
African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DC$10,000112023
Alliance for PeacebuildingWashington, DC$10,000112023
Camfed U S a FoundationSan Francisco, CA$10,000112023
Clean Air Task Force IncBoston, MA$10,000112023
Coalition for Rainforest Nations SecretariatNew York, NY$10,000112023
Drum Major Institute IncNew York, NY$10,000112023
Decarcerate Miami IncMiami, FL$10,000112024
Eden Reforestation ProjectsGlendora, CA$10,000112023
Empower Learning Africa USA IncCambridge, MA$10,000112023
Evergreen CollaborativeWashington, DC$10,000112023
Faith in Action NetworkOakland, CA$10,000112023
Friends of the Scarsdale Library IncScarsdale, NY$10,000112022
Friends of the Winchester Public Library IncWinchester, MA$10,000112023
Global Alliance for Improved NutritionSwitzerland, DC$10,000112023
Grassroots International IncBoston, MA$10,000112023
International Refugee Assistance Project IncNew York, NY$10,000112023
Mark & Kathryn Ford Family Foundation IncDelray Beach, FL$10,000112023
Massachusetts Military Support Foundation IncSandwich, MA$10,000112021
Nabu Global IncNew York, NY$10,000112023
Oceana IncWashington, DC$10,000112023
One Acre FundHighland Park, IL$10,000112023
Promote the Vote FundLansing, MI$10,000112022
Rare IncArlington, VA$10,000112023
Refugees InternationalWashington, DC$10,000112023
Root Capital IncCambridge, MA$10,000112023
Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewtown, CT$10,000112023
Springs of Hope Kenya IncSt Petersburg, FL$10,000112021
Southern Movement CommitteeNashville, TN$10,000112024
Breakthrough New York IncNew York, NY$9,500112023
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund IncNew York, NY$9,500112022
Lift IncWashington, DC$9,500112023
Scholarship America IncSt Peter, MN$9,500112021
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncNew York, NY$8,500112023
Family Promise IncSummit, NJ$8,000112021
South Florida Wildlife Center IncFt Lauderdale, FL$8,000112022
The Greater Boston Food Bank IncBoston, MA$8,000112021
New Israel FundNew York, NY$7,000112021
SistersongAtlanta, GA$6,125112022

35 of 207 (17%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold. Remember the $5,000 floor: an organization funded every year at $3,000 shows up here as never funded at all.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose column of its filings, largest first. This is the closest thing to a statement of what it funds, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By each recipient's own IRS classification, for the 140 of 207 recipients we could match to a registered organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses -- Schedule I reports the recipient's EIN, so this is a lookup rather than a name match.

Human Services
23 orgs
International Affairs
21 orgs
Education
16 orgs
Civil Rights
13 orgs
Environment
12 orgs
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
9 orgs
Crime & Legal
7 orgs
Public & Societal Benefit
6 orgs

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants reportedTotalMedian grant
202170$3,934,976$31,000
202250$1,433,890$15,000
202388$3,115,110$15,800
202452$9,429,161$100,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- Form 990 arrives about a year after the year it covers, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a grantmaker winding down.

Where its money goes

22% of its giving went to organizations in District of Columbia. Community foundations and federated funds are usually the most geographically bounded funders there are -- being outside the footprint is normally disqualifying in a way that a weak programme fit is not.

District of Columbia
$3.9M
New York
$2.7M
Massachusetts
$1.6M
California
$1.3M
Georgia
$1.1M
Pennsylvania
$990K
North Carolina
$815K
Wisconsin
$805K

Down to the city

Washington, DC
$3.9M
New York, NY
$2.4M
Philadelphia, PA
$890K
Milwaukee, WI
$805K
Raleigh, NC
$750K
Boston, MA
$698K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These grantmakers and private foundations gave to organizations this one also funded. Shared grantees are the strongest signal available that two funders have overlapping priorities -- and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.

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How to approach this grantmaker

  1. Look for a published programme first. Unlike most private foundations, organizations of this kind often do run open, deadlined grant cycles with written guidelines. Its own website is the authority on that; this page is the authority on who it has actually paid.
  2. Check you are its size. The median reported grant is $25,000 -- and because grants under $5,000 need not be reported, it very likely writes smaller cheques than this page can see.
  3. Check you are in its geography. Its giving concentrates in District of Columbia.
  4. Read the recipient list for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer and a cheap one to get.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Goodnation Foundation Inc's own Form 990 Schedule I filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred or estimated.

On its most recent return it told the IRS it made grants to 0 section 501(c)(3) organizations and 52 other organizations. That is the filer's own count for one year; the totals above cover every year we hold.

Address of record on the latest return: 1120 Avenue of the Americas Floor 4, New York, NY, 10036.

EIN 81-4768448 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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