Mary and Bruce Goodman Fund
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-4020126 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$46K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$500
Total assets$680K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $1,000.
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
17% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholar Foundation | Glenview, IL | General support | $12,500 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | General support | $12,500 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Highland Park, IL | General support | $5,250 |
| Kiwanis Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| Family Focus Highland Park | Highland Park, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| Charlotte Jewsih Day School | Charlotte, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Mullen Baseball | Denver, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands Network Inc | Northbrook, IL | General support | $775 |
| The Art Center Highland Park | Highland Park, IL | General support | $700 |
| College Bound Opportunities | Highland Park, IL | General support | $500 |
| North Suburban Legal Aid | Highland Park, IL | General support | $500 |
| The Nora Project | Highland Park, IL | General support | $500 |
| Francis W Parker School | Chicago, IL | General support | $250 |
| Gpf Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | General support | $250 |
| Levy Senior Center Foundation | Evanston, IL | General support | $250 |
| Tri-Con Child Care Center | Highland Park, IL | General support | $250 |
| Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital | Chicago, IL | General support | $150 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | General support | $150 |
| No Kid Hungry | Topeka, KS | General support | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | General support | $100 |
| Reading Power Inc | Lake Bluff, IL | General support | $100 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Chicago, IL | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,925 | 23 |
| 2024 | $57,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $52,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641689349100864
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4020126
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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