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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$18,750,000
- Grants listed
- 22
- Assets, end of year
- $347,858,912
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Tax year 2024
$238,334
- Grants listed
- 25
- Assets, end of year
- $356,423,652
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Tax year 2023
$204,333
- Grants listed
- 24
- Assets, end of year
- $331,951,915
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Tax year 2022
$166,333
- Grants listed
- 17
- Assets, end of year
- $294,643,528
-
Tax year 2021
$15,000
- Grants listed
- 2
- Assets, end of year
- $298,216,479
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Tax year 2020
$10,000
- Grants listed
- 1
- Assets, end of year
- $295,118,935
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Tax year 2019
$0
- Grants listed
- 0
- Assets, end of year
- $259,719,299
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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The Goodman Family Foundation of FloridaChaska, MN
For purchase of a 198-unit independent, assisted living and memory care facility.
$18,550,000 -
Mayo ClinicRochester, MN
Provides expertise in patient care and innovative research to meet the needs of patients and medical education to the health care workforce.
$50,000 -
Childrens Cancer ResearchMinneapolis, MN
Support research across the country which makes the greatest impact on children fighting cancer. Fund resources and programs that help kids and families as they navigte the cancer treatment and survivorship.
$15,000 -
Folds of Honor - MN IncWayzata, MN
Provides scholarships to families of america's fallen or disabled military and responders
$15,000 -
One Summit IncNorth Andover, MA
Evolved to provide assistance, including immediate financial aid, educations, and ongoing support for all public safety members and their families.
$15,000 -
American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MD
Supports research, cancer education, cancer prevention, and disease navigation.
$10,000 -
Childrens Health Care FoundationEdina, MN
Champion the health needs of children and families.
$10,000 -
Minneapolis Institute of ArtMinneapolis, MN
Dedicated to exhibiting and supporting artists living and working in minnesota
$10,000 -
Salvation Army Minneapolis Central Worship & Service CenterMinneapolis, MN
Accesses the needs of each community and builds programs designed to offer immediate relief.
$10,000 -
Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN
Advocates for conservative politics on high school, college, and university campuses.
$10,000 -
American Heart AssociaitonDallas, TX
Funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care.
$8,500 -
Make A WishSt Paul, MN
Create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
$8,500 -
MN 100 ClubAnoka, MN
Provide financial assistance to the families of peace officers, firefighters, correctional officers, and EMS who live and serve in minnesota and who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty while protecting our lives and property.
$7,500 -
Ellis Island Honors SocietyFranklin SQ, NY
Create scholarships with a focus on immigration, supporting cultural events and programs around the nation, and mobilizing the community of ellis island medal of honor recipients to raise funds for disaster relief worldwide.
$5,000 -
Feeding AmericaChicago, IL
Feeding america is the largest charity working to end hunger in the united states. We partner with food banks, food pantries, and local food programs to bring food to people facing hunger. We advocate for policies that create long-term solutions to hunger.
$5,000 -
Pacer Center IncBloomington, MN
Provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
$5,000 -
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)New York, NY
Provides effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the united states
$3,500 -
World Wildlife FundWashington, DC
Works across country to unite americans from all walks of life in giving wildlife a voice.
$3,500 -
Give DirectlyNew York, NY
Empower families in poverty to choose how best to improve their lives.
$2,500 -
Groves AcademySt Louis Park, MN
An educational ecosystmen that empowers each and every unique learner to discover their brillance.
$2,000 -
Pinky Swear FoundationEdina, MN
The mission of northern arizona healthcare (nah) office of philanthropy is to strengthen the impact of nah, a nonprofit health system, through diverse philanthropic investments, to ensure nah is improving health and healing people while elevating well-being close to home and throughout our communities.
$2,000 -
University of MN Raptor CenterSt Paul, MN
Specialized hospital admits around 1,000 birds of prey each year - goal is to rehabilitate and release them back to the wild. Also train future generations of veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitators, conduct ground-breaking research on raptors and the environment, and educate and inspire thousands of people each year through our unique educational programming.
$2,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Human services2 grants $18,552,000100% of the total
- Health2 grants $65,000<1% of the total
- Arts and culture1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
- Civil rights1 grant $5,000<1% of the total
- Food and agriculture1 grant $5,000<1% of the total
- Environment1 grant $3,500<1% of the total
- 1 other causes1 grant $2,000<1% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Minnesota13 grants $18,687,000
- Massachusetts1 grant $15,000
- New York3 grants $11,000
- Arizona1 grant $10,000
- Maryland1 grant $10,000
- Texas1 grant $8,500
- Illinois1 grant $5,000
- District of Columbia1 grant $3,500
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Carolin GoodmanEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
- Shane GoodmanBOARD/CHAIRMEN/DIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
- Mark WilsonDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Hours 0.5Pay $0
- T Jay SalmenVP/SECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Clint KnackeDIRECTOR/TREASURER Hours 2.5Pay $0
- Craig EdingerDIRECTOR Hours 1.5Pay $0
- James WeichertDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Mark ReilingDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
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