The Kathryn Goodman Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Tisbury, Massachusetts · EIN 46-3170657 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$400K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,300.
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
11% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musically Fed | Scottsdale, AZ | Community programs | $50,000 |
| Mvy Regional High School | Oak Bluffs, MA | Education services | $35,000 |
| Bach Center | Boston, MA | Historical/Musical preservation | $30,000 |
| Bach J Spalding Legacy | Boston, MA | Music preservation | $30,000 |
| Child Justice Inc | Silver Spring, MD | Protection for abused children | $30,000 |
| Mv Community Foundation | West Tisbury, MA | Community support | $30,000 |
| Mv Museum | Vineyard Haven, MA | Community programs | $20,300 |
| Vh Library | Vineyard Haven, MA | Public library access | $20,000 |
| Mvy Radio | West Tisbury, MA | Community radio | $20,000 |
| Minnesingers Parent Group Mpg | Vineyard Haven, MA | Community chorus group | $17,500 |
| Mv Ocean Academy | Vineyard Haven, MA | Community programs | $13,260 |
| Circuit Arts | Vineyard Haven, MA | Creative theater program | $12,500 |
| Featherstone Ctr | Oak Bluffs, MA | Community programs | $10,000 |
| Hospice of Marthas Vineyard | Vineyard Haven, MA | Hospice and bereavement services | $10,000 |
| Mvy Center for Living | Vineyard Haven, MA | Senior assistance | $10,000 |
| Vineyard House Inc | Vineyard Haven, MA | Rehabilitation programs | $10,000 |
| Af Productions | Oak Bluffs, MA | Not for profit videographer | $6,350 |
| Animal Shelter of Marthas Vineyard | Edgartown, MA | Vet services | $5,000 |
| Falmouth Cultural Council | Falmouth, MA | Education & inclusion in arts | $5,000 |
| Gus Ben David Foundation | Oak Bluffs, MA | Education wildlife management | $5,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corporation | Hyannis, MA | Social services organization | $5,000 |
| Mass Audobon | Lincoln, MA | Community programs | $5,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Assistance to homeless persons | $5,000 |
| Prokids | Cincinnati, OH | Non-Profit organization | $5,000 |
| Rosies Place | Boston, MA | Assistance for homeless women | $5,000 |
| Vineyard Preservation Trust | Edgartown, MA | Historic preservation | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $399,910 | 26 |
| 2024 | $407,323 | 28 |
| 2023 | $389,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621599349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3170657
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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