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Goodfellow Fund is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is John M Goodfellow Jr Pres. It holds total assets of $118K. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have decreased from $206K in 2011 to $75K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Goodfellow Fund has made 80 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $6K. The foundation has distributed between $500K and $759K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $400K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Oregon, District of Columbia, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 30 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.
Goodfellow Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 80 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, OR, DC.
Goodfellow Fund has distributed a total of $2M across 80 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $400K.
Goodfellow Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Goodfellow Fund is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Peterson | VP, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Goodfellow | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$751K
Total Assets
$75K
Fair Market Value
$75K
Net Worth
$75K
Grants Paid
$748K
Contributions
$655K
Net Investment Income
$415K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
80
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sama Seattle Sacred Music And ArtCULTURAL PRESERVATION | Seattle, WA | $400K | 2023 |
| Meridith Matthews YmcaSPORTS/EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Northwest School Of Wooden Boat BuildingART/EDUCATION | Port Hadlock, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Puget Sound MaritimeEDUCATION/SCHOLARSHIPS | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Mercy CorpsCHARITABLE GIVING | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Seattle OperaCULTURAL PRESERVATION | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Kexp - Public RadioGLOBAL MUSIC/ EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| National Trust For Historic PreservationCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Nevada Northern Railway MuseumCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | Ely, NV | $11K | 2023 |
| Great Peninsula ConservancyCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | Bremerton, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Center For Wooden BoatsART/EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| San Juan Preservation TrustCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | Friday Harbor, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Delaware CanalCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | New Hope, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Nw SeaportCULTURAL PRESERVATION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Northwest Maritime CenterEDUCATION | Port Townsend, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ski For LightCHARITABLE GIVING | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Town Hall SeattleCULTURAL PRESERVATION | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| The Collings FoundationEDUCATION | Stow, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersCHARITABLE GIVING | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Orangutan ConservancyCONSERVATION AND EDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Meany Center ArtsART/EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Burke MuseumART/EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Kbcs - Public RadioGLOBAL MUSIC/ EDUCATION | Bellevue, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Historic SeattleCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Hunterdon Land TrustCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | Flemington, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Lummi Island Heritage TrustCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | Lummi Island, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pratt Fine Arts CenterART/EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Virginia V FoundationCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| MohaiEDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2022 |
| Coolspring Power MuseumCONSERVATION AND EDUCATION | Coolspring, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Volunteer Park TrustCONSERVATION AND EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2022 |
| Country Doctor Community Health CentersCHARITABLE GIVING | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2022 |
| Delaware & Lehigh Heritage CorridorCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | Easton, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Miller BayCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | Suquamish, WA | $1K | 2022 |
| Seattle Parks FoundationCONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2022 |