Goodall Family Foundation

EIN 81-5297667 · TN · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$600 Funds in TN, IN, MO +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Goodall Family Foundation based in TN paid 37 grants totaling $163.6K to 37 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $75 to $65K, with a median of $600. Its largest recipients included On the Rock a Goodall Homes Foundation, St Joseph's School, and Swan Ball Cheekwood. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$8,026
Giving (latest yr)
$163,577
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
37
Median grant
$600
Recipients
37
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • On the Rock a Goodall Homes Foundation$65,000
  • St Joseph's School$25,773
  • Swan Ball Cheekwood$11,000
  • Elevate Ethiopia$10,000
  • Safe Place for Animals$10,000

Where grants went

  • Tennessee$159,977 · 32 grants
  • Indiana$2,000 · 2 grants
  • Missouri$600 · 1 grant
  • Texas$500 · 1 grant
  • Arizona$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (37)

On the Rock a Goodall Homes Foundation
Gallatin, TN
General Support
$65,000
St Joseph's School
Madison, TN
General Support
$25,773
Swan Ball Cheekwood
Nashville, TN
General Support
$11,000
Elevate Ethiopia
Old Hickory, TN
General Support
$10,000
Safe Place for Animals
Gallatin, TN
General Support
$10,000
Dismas House
Nashville, TN
General Support
$5,630
On The Avenue Foundation of TN Inc
Nashville, TN
General Support
$5,500
MBRC Foundation
Murfreesboro, TN
General Support
$5,500
Grace Place Ministry
Hendersonville, TN
General Support
$5,000
Living Sent Ministries
Hendersonville, TN
General Support
$2,500
Welch College
Gallatin, TN
General Support
$2,500
Wreaths Across America
Gallatin, TN
General Support
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Goodall Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Goodall Family Foundation reported 37 itemized grants totaling $163.6K. Individual grants ranged from $75 to $65K (median $600).

Recent recipients include On the Rock a Goodall Homes Foundation, St Joseph's School, Swan Ball Cheekwood, among 37 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Goodall Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tennessee, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Goodall Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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