The Donald G and Ellen Goodwin Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHuntington Beach, California · EIN 95-4609975 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $200,000.
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
46% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Support public charities | $200,000 |
| Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | Support public charities | $200,000 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Support public charities | $200,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Support public charities | $200,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Support public charities | $100,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Support public charities | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Support public charities | $100,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Anderson, SC | Support public charities | $100,000 |
| Nami of Orange County | Santa Ana, CA | Support public charities | $100,000 |
| The San Diego Humane Society and Sp | San Diego, CA | Support public charities | $100,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | To help those who defend US, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need. | $100,000 |
| Providence St Joseph's Hospital Fun | Eureka, CA | Health care | $100,000 |
| Catalina Island Health Fund | Avalon, CA | Health care for residents and visitors | $35,000 |
| Friendship Shelter | Laguna Beach, CA | Support public charities | $25,000 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | Los Angeles, CA | Youth support for vision and special needs | $25,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($975,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,660,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $2,000,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $1,425,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349100715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4609975
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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