Private foundation · EIN 46-4159965 · Wyoming, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jack and Aletha Goodale Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $325K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$325K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kids Food BasketGrand Rapids, MIVarious$25K
Mental Health Foundation of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MIVarious$25K
Renew MobilityGrand Rapids, MIVarious$25K
AyaGrand Rapids, MIVarious$20K
Gilda's Club Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIVarious$20K
Mel Trotter MinistriesGrand Rapids, MIVarious$20K
SecomGrand Rapids, MIVarious$20K
United Methodist Community HouseGrand Rapids, MIVarious$20K
Grandville Senior CenterGrandville, MIVarious$15K
Meals on Wheels Western MichiganGrandville, MIVarious$15K
New City KidsGrand Rapids, MIVarious$15K
Visser Family YMCA Impact ProgramGrand Rapids, MIVarious$15K
National Multiple SclerosisDimondale, MIVarious$12K
Corewell Health FoundationGrand Rapids, MIVarious$10K
Family PromiseGrand Rapids, MIVarious$10K
Soaring AboveIonia, MIVarious$10K
VFW Charities for MichiganEaton Rapids, MIVarious$10K
VFW National Home for ChildrenEaton Rapids, MIVarious$10K
Harmel AcademyLowell, MIVarious$10K
Grace's TableGrand Rapids, MIVarious$5,000
Hoap IncGrand Rapids, MIVarious$5,000
Lori's VoiceCoopersville, MIVarious$5,000
West Michigan Veterans CoalitionGrand Rapids, MIVarious$2,500

About this foundation

Jack and Aletha Goodale Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wyoming, Michigan, administered in care of Lori S Balow, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Jack and Aletha Goodale Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Jack and Aletha Goodale Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $325K across 23 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Jack and Aletha Goodale Family Foundation give?

Michigan (23 grants), per its latest filing.

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