The Goodman Foundation
The Goodman Foundation (EIN 20-3215663) is a private family foundation based in Seattle that funds organizations serving children and families. The foundation website lists founders John and Shawn Goodman, a beneficiaries list, and contact information at 2801 Alaskan Way Ste 310.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Seattle-area nonprofit serving children and families with an existing relationship or visibility in local fundraising events (school foundations, youth programs, festival beneficiaries).
Good Fit
- • Located in Washington state, preferably Seattle or nearby neighborhoods.
- • Direct service or program work for children, families, or youth development.
- • Previous participation in local events or fundraisers the foundation sponsors (festival, auctions, runs, golf classics).
- • Existing relationship, prior grant history, or personal introduction to the foundation or its leaders.
- • Sponsorship/partnership requests tied to community events rather than unsolicited program grants.
Geography
Observed grants over the past three years are entirely concentrated in Washington state, with the foundation based in Seattle and all giving recorded in-state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded four distinct recipients in 2024 and supported multiple independent local charities across the three-year window (recipient counts of 5, 6, and 4), indicating a modest but not expansive recipient spread.
New Applicants
The public materials and application notes indicate grants are limited to preselected beneficiaries, and the latest year shows no new recipients with repeat grantees dominating the portfolio, making entry by an unfamiliar applicant unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
