Jack and Aletha Goodale Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWyoming, Michigan · EIN 46-4159965 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$324K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$8.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Food Basket | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $25,000 |
| Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $25,000 |
| Renew Mobility | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $25,000 |
| Aya | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $20,000 |
| Gilda's Club Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $20,000 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $20,000 |
| Secom | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $20,000 |
| United Methodist Community House | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $20,000 |
| Grandville Senior Center | Grandville, MI | Various | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Western Michigan | Grandville, MI | Various | $15,000 |
| New City Kids | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $15,000 |
| Visser Family YMCA Impact Program | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $15,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis | Dimondale, MI | Various | $12,000 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $10,000 |
| Family Promise | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $10,000 |
| Soaring Above | Ionia, MI | Various | $10,000 |
| VFW Charities for Michigan | Eaton Rapids, MI | Various | $10,000 |
| VFW National Home for Children | Eaton Rapids, MI | Various | $10,000 |
| Harmel Academy | Lowell, MI | Various | $10,000 |
| Grace's Table | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $5,000 |
| Hoap Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $5,000 |
| Lori's Voice | Coopersville, MI | Various | $5,000 |
| West Michigan Veterans Coalition | Grand Rapids, MI | Various | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $324,500 | 23 |
| 2024 | $330,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $335,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349103070
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4159965
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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