Goodin Company Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a focus on health-related charities, veterans, and organizations that assist individuals with chronic illnesses. It aims to enhance community welfare through program support for a range of nonprofits, including educational and human services organizations. The foundation primarily serves recipients within the health and community sectors, reflecting its commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals and families in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) public charity seeking small-to-midsize program support, especially in health, veterans, or local community services.
Good Fit
- • Based in Minnesota or serving Minnesota communities.
- • Projects that need modest program support ($500–$10,000).
- • 501(c)(3) public charity status.
- • Programs aligned with health, veterans, chronic illness support, or local human services.
- • Ability to initiate contact by phone or mailed request and accept a rolling decision timeline.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Minnesota: roughly 84% of 2024 dollars stayed in-state despite grants reaching several other states, so the observed footprint is essentially local/regional.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded dozens of distinct recipients each year (36 in the latest year) across multiple mission areas and shows both repeat grantees and a substantial number of new recipients, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (about 16 new recipients in 2024) and the foundation publishes a rolling request mechanism with a named contact and internal request form, so unfamiliar applicants have a plausible path in.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
