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Good Words Foundation is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Erin Collier. It holds total assets of $18.5M. Annual income is reported at $98.7M. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2019 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, District of Columbia and California. According to available records, Good Words Foundation has made 99 grants totaling $4.4M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $1.2M and $2.1M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.1M distributed across 58 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $200K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Texas, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$51K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 23 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 Words Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 99 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, TX.
Good Words Foundation has distributed a total of $4.4M across 99 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $200K.
Good Words Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Good Words Foundation is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi Kleinschmit | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erin Collier | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kent Collier | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$18.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$18.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
99
Total Giving
$4.4M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of VirginiaGENERAL PURPOSE | Charlottesville, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Pro PublicaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Nebraska Journalism TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $100K | 2023 |
| Capital B News IncGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Civic News CompanyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Spotlight Pa General AccountGENERAL SUPPORT | Harrisburg, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| The 19th NewsGENERAL PURPOSE | Austin, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Center For Public IntegrityGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Club Of Madrid FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Norwood, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Resolve PhillyGENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $50K | 2023 |
| Amalgamated FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Georgetown Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| The Honorable Tina Brozman FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Edmund Burke SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| High Fives FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Truckee, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Wamu American University Public RadioGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Smithsonian InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| ChalkbeatGENERAL PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| The Trevor Project IncGENERAL PURPOSE | West Hollywood, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Fifth Avenue Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Nebraska Community FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Lincoln, NE | $25K | 2022 |
| Christ HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Dream Charter School East Harlem Formerly Harlem RbiGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |