Good Words Foundation
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 82-5368680 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
63% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | Omaha, NE | Support flatwater free press | $150,000 |
| Capital B News Inc | New York, NY | Support reporting for black communities | $125,000 |
| The 19Th News | Austin, TX | Support empowerment of underserved communities | $125,000 |
| Civic News Company | New York, NY | Help people understand how america works | $100,000 |
| Spotlight Pa | Harrisburg, PA | Support independent nonpartisan reporting | $100,000 |
| Madrid Educational Endowment Foundation | Madrid, IA | Support madrid community school district | $75,000 |
| Georgetown Presbyterian Church | Washington, DC | Ministry support | $60,000 |
| Resolve Philly | Philadelphia, PA | Support unbiased reporting in underserved communities | $50,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Mcintire foundation to benefit smart women | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Foundation | Washington, DC | Support transgender freedom alliance | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc | New York City, NY | Support protection of civil liberties | $20,000 |
| Actblue Civics Inc | Boston, MA | Everytown for gun safety | $10,000 |
| Edmund Burke School | Washington, DC | Support education programs | $10,000 |
| Georgetown Ministry Center | Washington, DC | Support solutions for homeless | $10,000 |
| Network for Good | Washington, DC | Support charitable organizations via digital platforms | $10,000 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts | Vienna, VA | Support performing arts programs | $10,000 |
| American University | Washington, DC | Wamu public radio | $5,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute | Washington, DC | Support diffusion of knowledge | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Wxpn public radio | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $945,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,155,262 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101259
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-5368680
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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