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Goodnight Educational Foundation is a private corporation based in CARY, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. It holds total assets of $145M. Annual income is reported at $21.9M. Total assets have grown from $40.9M in 2011 to $143.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in North Carolina. According to available records, Goodnight Educational Foundation has made 103 grants totaling $26.3M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $8.2M in 2020 to $18.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $3.9M, with an average award of $255K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in North Carolina and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$281K
Largest Grant
$3.9M
Based on 29 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.
Goodnight Educational Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 103 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NC, CO.
Goodnight Educational Foundation has distributed a total of $26.3M across 103 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $255K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $3.9M.
Goodnight Educational Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Goodnight Educational Foundation is headquartered in CARY, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leah A Goodnight | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James A Goodnight | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan G Ellis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donald R Parker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James H Goodnight | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Baggett Goodnight | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$8.8M
Total Assets
$143.8M
Fair Market Value
$175.3M
Net Worth
$143.5M
Grants Paid
$8.7M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$6.2M
Distribution Amount
$8.5M
Total: $83.9M
Total Grants
103
Total Giving
$26.3M
Average Grant
$255K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc Museum Of History FoundationANNUAL FUND | Raleigh, NC | $2M | 2022 |
| Cary AcademyBUILDING FUND | Cary, NC | $1.3M | 2022 |
| Nc Museum Of ArtRESTRICTED FUNDS FOR PARK | Raleigh, NC | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Ncsu Foundation IncGOODNIGHT SCHOLARS | Raleigh, NC | $1M | 2022 |
| MyfuturencUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Raleigh, NC | $1M | 2022 |
| Ymca Of The Triangle IncMCMILLIAN ENDOWMENT | Raleigh, NC | $500K | 2022 |
| Nc Independent CollegesuniversitSCIENCE OF READING INITIATIVE | Raleigh, NC | $500K | 2022 |
| North Carolina Educations CorpsUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Raleigh, NC | $300K | 2022 |
| James B Hunt InstituteUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Cary, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Nc State Museum Of NsEDUCATORS OF EXCELLENCE FUND | Raleigh, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Nc School Of Science & Math FoundNCSSM - MORGANTON | Durham, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Latinx Education CenterUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Chapel Hill, NC | $50K | 2022 |
| Public School Forum Of NcUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2022 |
| University Of North Carolina FoundSCIENCE OF READING PROGRAM | Chapel Hill, NC | $48K | 2022 |
| Higher Education WorksUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Raleigh, NC | $45K | 2022 |
| Development Foundation For NccatUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Cullowhee, NC | $35K | 2022 |
| Education NcUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Raleigh, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Pbs North CarolinaEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | Research Triangle Park, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of Nc At Chapel HillEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | Chapel Hill, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Nc Society Of Hispanic ProfessionalSCHOLARSHIPS | Cary, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Boys Club Of Wake County IncUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Raleigh, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Nc Business Leaders For EducationUNRESTRICTED FUNDS | Cary, NC | $25K | 2022 |