The Goodfriend Foundation
Invitation OnlyKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 20-3791086 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$727K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Wesleyan University Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, TN | Support business school at twu | $387,500 |
| Univ of Tennessee Foundation Univ of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Goodfriend tennis reno | $110,000 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | General support for mission | $50,000 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital East Tennessee Childrens Hospital | Knoxville, TN | Buildings/Imprvt to facilities | $50,000 |
| Knoxville Jewish Alliance Knoxville Jewish Alliance | Knoxville, TN | General support for mission | $36,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert Jewish Federation of the Desert | Rancho Mirage, CA | General support for mission - religi | $25,250 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | Rancho Mirage, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| United Way of Mcminnmeigs Counties United Way of Mcminn/Meigs Co | Athens, TN | General support for mission | $17,500 |
| Temple Beth-El Temple Beth-El | Knoxville, TN | Gen support for mission - religious | $15,000 |
| Lady Vol Booster Club Inc Lady Vol Booster Club Inc | Knoxville, TN | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Rancho High School Rancho High School | Rancho Mirage, CA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Sinatra Children's Charity Sinatra Children's Charity | Rancho Mirage, CA | General mission | $2,000 |
| The Koinonia Foundation the Koinonia Foundation | Knoxville, TN | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $726,750 | 13 |
| 2024 | $485,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $434,325 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349100219
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3791086
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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