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Good Start Foundation is a private corporation based in PLANO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. It holds total assets of $44.7M. Annual income is reported at $23.4M. Total assets have grown from $15.6M in 2011 to $44.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Michigan and Oklahoma. According to available records, Good Start Foundation has made 23 grants totaling $5.8M, with a median grant of $75K. Annual giving has grown from $1.3M in 2020 to $1.9M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $2.6M distributed across 7 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $16K to $2M, with an average award of $254K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Michigan and Oklahoma. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$75K
Average Grant
$370K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Good Start Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 23 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, MI, OK.
Good Start Foundation has distributed a total of $5.8M across 23 grants. The median grant size is $75K, with an average of $254K. Individual grants have ranged from $16K to $2M.
Good Start Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Good Start Foundation is headquartered in PLANO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Peak | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Teri Mayhew | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sandra A Flanagan | DIRECTOR AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha P Rochelle | DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$44.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$43.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
23
Total Giving
$5.8M
Average Grant
$254K
Median Grant
$75K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$75K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Assistance Network Inc2022 DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS SUPPORT. | Fort Worth, TX | $830K | 2022 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Of Texas"MEALS ON WHEELS" PROGRAM. | Dallas, TX | $75K | 2022 |
| Self Help Alternative Living Opportunities Of Michigan IncGENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. | Kalamazoo, MI | $29K | 2022 |
| Texas A&M FoundationDENTAL CLINIC ENDOWMENT. | College Station, TX | $2M | 2021 |
| Cornerstone Assistance Network2021 DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS SUPPORT. | Fort Worth, TX | $310K | 2021 |
| Life International IncCONTRIBUTION FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICE FURNISHINGS. | Grand Rapids, MI | $112K | 2021 |
| The Hillier School IncGENERAL OPERATONAL SUPPORT. | Dallas, TX | $55K | 2021 |
| Shalom IncGENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. | Kalamazoo, MI | $25K | 2021 |
| Pathways Adult Learning CenterGENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. | Tulsa, OK | $16K | 2021 |
| Frazier RevitalizationDENTAL CLINIC SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $231K | 2020 |
| David'S House MinistriesGENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Wyoming, MI | $200K | 2020 |