Gooding Group Foundation
Historical FunderEphrata, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2516754 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | J REED GOODING |
|---|---|
| Address | 345 SOUTH READING ROAD, EPHRATA PA 17522 |
| Phone | 7177331247 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM, INCLUDING ANY INFORMATION WITH REGARD TO REQUEST SUBMITTED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing Alliance | Milford Twp, PA | Participating programs | $250,000 |
| Thaddeus Stevens Foundation | Lancaster, PA | Scholarship | $150,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Reading, PA | Participant programs | $67,110 |
| Highland Presbyterian Church | Lancaster, PA | Participating programs | $50,000 |
| Latta Memorial Church | Christiana, PA | Participating prgrams | $15,666 |
| Lebanon Valley College | Annville, PA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Penn State University | University Park, PA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania College of Health | Lancaster, PA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Unc Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Lancaster County Extra Give | Lancaster, PA | Participant programs | $1,000 |
| Ephrata Community Ambulance | Ephrata, PA | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Lincoln Fire Co 1 | Ephrata, PA | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Pioneer Fire Company | Ephrata, PA | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Roherstown Fire Company | Lancaster, PA | Operating expense | $500 |
| Singerly Fire Company | Elkton, MD | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Faith Evangelical Congregational Church | York, PA | Participating programs | $250 |
| Special Olympics | Lancaster, PA | Participant programs | $250 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | Dallas, TX | Participating programs | $250 |
| Childrens Miracle Network | Hershey, PA | Participant programs | $105 |
| Miller Keystone Blood Center | Bethlehem, PA | Participating programs | $100 |
| Lancaster County Conservancy | Lancaster, PA | Participating programs | $42 |
| Leo's Helping Paws | Lancaster, PA | Participant programs | $42 |
| Central Penn Food Bank | Harrisburg, PA | Participating programs | $27 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $543,342 | 23 |
| 2024 | $39,167 | 30 |
| 2023 | $49,890 | 57 |
| 2021 | $68,865 | 68 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642439349100409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2516754
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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