Private foundation · EIN 93-2463169 · Bismarck, North Dakota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dave and Pat Goodin 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: 12 grants paid, $58K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in North Dakota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$58K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in ND
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central Dakota Childrens ChoirBismarck, NDSpring Concert Series$5,000
Bismarck Mandan OrchestraBismarck, NDGeneral Programming$5,000
Mandan Parks & Rec FoundationMandan, NDSummer Youth Tennis Program$5,000
Bio GirlsFargo, NDGeneral Programming$5,000
Bismarck Mandan Young LifeBismarck, NDGeneral Programming$5,000
Missouri SlopeBismarck, NDWind Harp$5,000
Gateway to ScienceBismarck, NDSTEM Wall$5,000
Dream CenterBismarck, NDMillion Meal March$5,000
Heartview FoundationBismarck, NDOpen Skies Roof Project$5,000
Heavens HelpersBismarck, NDFreeze Dryer$5,000
Western WellnessDickinson, NDStrong Kids Group Mentoring Program$5,000
YMCABismarck, NDGeneral Programming$2,500

About this foundation

Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bismarck, North Dakota, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Dave and Pat Goodin 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 Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $58K across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Dave and Pat Goodin Family Foundation give?

North Dakota (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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