Leo Goodwin Foundation Inc
Historical FunderDania, Florida · EIN 52-6054098 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $21,100.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Elliot Borkson |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 Corporate Dr Suite 500, Fort Lauderdale FL 33327 |
| Phone | 9547726863 |
| Form and materials | 1. Letter stating purpose of program and amount requested.2. Objectives: Specific program description; Type of person reached (age, geographic location, social and economic status), number of persons to be reached. Priority given to resident of Broward County and Florida. 3. How will funds be used.4. Line item operating budget and audited statements and tax return.5. IRS Determination Letter of 501(c)(3) status and verification that it has not been revoked.6. Funding sources with dollar amounts or received.7. Names of governing board members. |
| Deadlines | Accepted anytime provided sufficient time to review. |
| Restrictions | None, other than qualification for charitable purposes. |
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
6% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward Partnership for the Homeles | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $57,500 |
| Museum of Discovery Science | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Pace Center for GirlsBroward | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Broward | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $21,100 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Kids In Distress Inc | Wilton Manors, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Henderson Mental Health Center | Lauderdale Lakes, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jack Jill Children's Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Women in Distress of Broward County | Margate, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Different Brains Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Girl Choir of South Florida | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Prestige Club | Davie, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Lupus Foundation Of America | Boynton Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($122,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $344,600 | 26 |
| 2023 | $300,160 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532099349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6054098
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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