Private foundation · EIN 39-6056619 · Madison, Wisconsin

Irwin a & Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $3.1M total, median $255K. 100% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$3.1M
Median grant
$255K
Stays in WI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Madison Community FoundationMadison, WINonprofit center$2.5M
Chabad House of MadisonMadison, WICapital campaign$385K
Centro HispanoMadison, WICapital campaign$125K
River Food PantryMadison, WICapital campaign$100K

About this foundation

Irwin a & Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin, administered in care of US Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1963. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Irwin a & Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Irwin a & Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.1M across 4 grants, a median of $255K.

Where does Irwin a & Robert D Goodman Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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