Private foundation · EIN 81-4530249 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Goecke 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: 13 grants paid, $27K total, median $1,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$27K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Care for FriendsChicago, ILCapital Campaign$15K
Habitat for Humanity of ClevelandCleveland, TNCharitable Event$1,500
Westlake Chinese Culture AssociationWestlake, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Fish of Sanibel-Captiva IncSanibel, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Loyola University of ChicagoChicago, ILFOR Arupe College$1,000
Ohio State UniversityColumbus, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Rocky River Historical SocietyRocky River, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation IncSanibel, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
University of DaytonDayton, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Cleveland State University FoundationCleveland, OHfor the general purposes of the Cleveland State University College of Law$500
Csu Law Alumni Association Alumni AssociationCleveland, OHCharitable Event$500
St Edward High SchoolLakewood, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$500

By state: Illinois 2 · Ohio 8 · Florida 2 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Goecke Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Goecke 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 Goecke Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $27K across 13 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Goecke Family Foundation give?

Illinois (2 grants), Ohio (8 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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