Melvin and Edith Goodman Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3154262 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | EDITH GOODMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1030 N STATE STREET 52EFG, CHICAGO IL 60610 |
| Phone | 3122661241 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER IS SUFFICIENT |
| 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
22% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Foundation Northwestern Foundation | Chicago, IL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Bernard Zell Day Foundation Bernard Zell Day Foundation | Chicago, IL | Educational | $3,200 |
| Alzheimers Association Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $3,000 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research V Foundation for Cancer Research | Cary, NC | Research | $2,500 |
| Chicago Run Chicago Run | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Bronfman Fellowship Bronfman Fellowship | New York, NY | Educational | $1,800 |
| Friends of the Idf Friends of the Idf | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Greater Chgo Food Depository Greater Chgo Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Cara Foundation Cara Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,000 | 9 |
| 2022 | $21,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Feb 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500369349100115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3154262
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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