The Goodnight Educational Foundation
Invitation OnlyCary, North Carolina · EIN 56-6533546 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$9.2M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$251M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $1,000,000.
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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc Museum of History Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $2,000,000 |
| Cary Academy | Cary, NC | Charitable | $1,090,000 |
| Friends of Nc Museum of Natural Sciences | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $1,050,000 |
| Myfuturenc Inc | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Nc Community College Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Nc Museum of Art Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Pbs North Carolina | Rtp, NC | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Ncsu Foundation Inc | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $400,000 |
| The YMCA of the Triangle Area | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Nc Business Leaders for Education | Greensboro, NC | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Educationnc | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Nc School of Science and Math Foundation | Durham, NC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Public Ed Works | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Public School Forum of Nc Inc | Raleigh, NC | Charitablw | $50,000 |
| Unc at Chapel Hill - Public Radio Wunc | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Development Foundation of the Nccat | Cullowhee, NC | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Boys Club of Wake County Inc | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Latinx Education Center | Siler City, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Marbles Kids Museum | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Meredith College | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Nc Society of Hispanic Professionals Inc | Cary, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Student U | Durham, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Wake Education Partnership | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Nc Science Fair Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The North Carolina Aquarium Society | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,180,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $8,490,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $8,651,200 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349100134
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6533546
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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