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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 61-1816821

The Goodman Family Operating Foundation

A private foundation in Chaska, MN. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 22 grants and $18.8 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

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

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $18,750,000

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $347,858,912
  • Tax year 2024

    $238,334

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $356,423,652
  • Tax year 2023

    $204,333

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $331,951,915
  • 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
  • Tax year 2020

    $10,000

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $295,118,935
  • Tax year 2019

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $259,719,299

Grants paid in 2025

22 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Goodman Family Foundation of FloridaChaska, MN

    For purchase of a 198-unit independent, assisted living and memory care facility.

    $18,550,000
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Folds of Honor - MN IncWayzata, MN

    Provides scholarships to families of america's fallen or disabled military and responders

    $15,000
  5. 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
  6. American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MD

    Supports research, cancer education, cancer prevention, and disease navigation.

    $10,000
  7. Childrens Health Care FoundationEdina, MN

    Champion the health needs of children and families.

    $10,000
  8. Minneapolis Institute of ArtMinneapolis, MN

    Dedicated to exhibiting and supporting artists living and working in minnesota

    $10,000
  9. Salvation Army Minneapolis Central Worship & Service CenterMinneapolis, MN

    Accesses the needs of each community and builds programs designed to offer immediate relief.

    $10,000
  10. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    Advocates for conservative politics on high school, college, and university campuses.

    $10,000
  11. American Heart AssociaitonDallas, TX

    Funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care.

    $8,500
  12. Make A WishSt Paul, MN

    Create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

    $8,500
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. World Wildlife FundWashington, DC

    Works across country to unite americans from all walks of life in giving wildlife a voice.

    $3,500
  19. Give DirectlyNew York, NY

    Empower families in poverty to choose how best to improve their lives.

    $2,500
  20. Groves AcademySt Louis Park, MN

    An educational ecosystmen that empowers each and every unique learner to discover their brillance.

    $2,000
  21. 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
  22. 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.

  1. Human services2 grants $18,552,000100% of the total
  2. Health2 grants $65,000<1% of the total
  3. Arts and culture1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
  4. Civil rights1 grant $5,000<1% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture1 grant $5,000<1% of the total
  6. Environment1 grant $3,500<1% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $2,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota13 grants $18,687,000
  2. Massachusetts1 grant $15,000
  3. New York3 grants $11,000
  4. Arizona1 grant $10,000
  5. Maryland1 grant $10,000
  6. Texas1 grant $8,500
  7. Illinois1 grant $5,000
  8. District of Columbia1 grant $3,500

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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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