The Goodman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySalisbury, North Carolina · EIN 56-6034757 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$548K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$13M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
40% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $58,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Washington, DC | Charitable use | $25,000 |
| Central United Methodist Church | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $25,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Charitable use | $25,000 |
| The Fwcd Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable use | $25,000 |
| Asheville Museum of Science | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $20,000 |
| Texas Christian Unviersity | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable use | $20,000 |
| Unc Asheville Foundation Inc | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $20,000 |
| Black Mountain Home for Children | Black Mountain, NC | Charitable use | $15,000 |
| Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Linville, NC | Charitable use | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $15,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Charitable use | $15,000 |
| North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Charitable use | $15,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable use | $15,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | Dallas, TX | Charitable use | $15,000 |
| Watauga Humane Society | Boone, NC | Charitable use | $15,000 |
| All Souls Counseling Center | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| Asheville Catholic School | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| Cook Childrens Health Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| Educational First Steps | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation | Dallas, TX | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| James L West Center for Dementia Care | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| Kimbell Art Museum | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| Nc State Annual Giving | Raleigh, NC | Charitable use | $10,000 |
| North Carolina Arboretum Society | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $7,500 |
| Givens Communities | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $6,000 |
| Wnc Nature Center | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $6,000 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America | Atlanta, GA | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Exchange Club Christmas Fund | Forth Worth, TX | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption | Forth Worth, TX | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Greensboro College | Greensboro, NC | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Haywood Street Congregation | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Hospitality House | Boone, NC | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Literacy Together | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Mountain Child Advocacy Center | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| St Andrews Anglican Church | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| The Appalachian Institute for Healt Wellness | Boone, NC | Charitable use | $5,000 |
| Buddies Place | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable use | $3,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable use | $3,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $2,000 |
| Leaf Global Arts | Black Mountain, NC | Charitable use | $2,000 |
| Agricultural Development Fund | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable use | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charlotte, NC | Charitable use | $1,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Fort Worth, TX | Charitable use | $1,000 |
| Memory Care | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $1,000 |
| Scouting America Daniel Boone Coun | Asheville, NC | Charitable use | $1,000 |
| Smileonadg Inc | Valle Crucis, NC | Charitable use | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $548,500 | 52 |
| 2024 | $625,800 | 61 |
| 2023 | $609,000 | 78 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600649349100420
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6034757
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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