Charles & Barbara Goodman Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Rafael, California · EIN 20-3802636 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$340K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$8.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $28,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marin County Board of Education (Cte) | San Rafael, CA | Restricted fund | $110,000 |
| Vivalon | San Rafael, CA | General fundgeneral fundgeneral fund | $50,000 |
| Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $40,000 |
| Schools Rule Marin | San Rafael, CA | General fund | $28,000 |
| Dominican University of California (Nursing Program) | San Rafael, CA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Msa Foundation (Novato Hs Arts Program) | Novato, CA | General fund | $22,000 |
| Marin Ij Giving Marin | San Rafael, CA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Melissa Prandi Children Institute (Uganda) | San Rafael, CA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Shifting Gears USA | San Rafael, CA | General fund | $11,000 |
| Acd Automobile Museum | Auburn, IN | Restricted fund | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Equine Rescue Rehab & Adoption | Petaluma, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mission High School Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Marin Art & Garden Center | Ross, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ross Property Owners Association | Ross, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| North Bay Childrens Center | Novato, CA | General fund | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $340,250 | 15 |
| 2024 | $297,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $283,700 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620969349100702
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3802636
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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