Maurice Goodman Foundation Inc Tr Tax 1A-4-078
Invitation OnlyBuffalo, New York · EIN 06-6100554 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$174K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,500.
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
95% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Public Library Foundation | Norwalk, CT | General support | $17,000 |
| Congregation Beth El | Norwalk, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Norwalk Community College Foundation | Norwalk, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Temple Shalom (Of Norwalk) | Norwalk, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| The Open Door Shelter Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | Stamford, CT | General support | $9,500 |
| Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum of Norwalk Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $7,500 |
| The Norwalk Symphony Society Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $7,000 |
| Person to Person Inc | Darien, CT | General support | $7,000 |
| The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk Inc | South Norwalk, CT | General support | $6,500 |
| Norwalk Housing Foundation | Norwalk, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut Inc | Danbury, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Americares Foundation | Stamford, CT | General support | $4,500 |
| Supporters of Oak Hills Park Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $4,000 |
| Parent Teacher Assoc of Ct Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Wilton Library | Wilton, CT | General support | $4,000 |
| Roton Middle School PTA | Norwalk, CT | General support | $4,000 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust Inc | Westport, CT | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of Ambler Farm Inc | Wilton, CT | General support | $3,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc | Hartford, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| The Carver Foundation of Norwalk Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Connecticut Legal Services Inc | Middletown, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Jewish Education in Media Inc Dba Jbs Jewish Broadcasting Svcs | Stamford, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| The American Red Cross of Ct | Farmington, CT | General support | $2,500 |
| Domestic Violence Crisis Center Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Stepping Stones Museum for Children | Norwalk, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Brien Mcmahon High School Band Parents Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $2,000 |
| Elderhouse Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $1,500 |
| The Community Nursery School of Wilton | Wilton, CT | General support | $1,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail | Danbury, CT | General support | $1,500 |
| Norwalk Tree Alliance Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family Service of Stamford Inc | Stamford, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Norwalk Stamford Grass Roots Tennis & Education Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Senior Nutrition Program Catholic Charities of Fairfield Cnty | Stamford, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Norwalk Public Library Fdn | Norwalk, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Soundwaters Inc | Stamford, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| The Norwalk Senior Center Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Beth Israel Synagogue (Norwalk) | Norwalk, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| The Norwalk Community Benefit Fund | Norwalk, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Connecticut Inc | Hartford, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Silvermine Guild of Artists Inc | New Canaan, CT | General support | $500 |
| Star Inc Lighting the Way | Norwalk, CT | General support | $500 |
| Norwalk Seaport Association Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $500 |
| Marching Bears Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $500 |
| Crystal Theatre Inc | Norwalk, CT | General support | $500 |
| Untermyer Gardens Conservancy Inc | Yonkers, NY | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,000 | 49 |
| 2024 | $153,500 | 44 |
| 2023 | $148,000 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349102943
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-6100554
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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