Quick Summary
Name: Donald Goodman Family Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $304,244 (2022) |
| Grant Range | Information not publicly available |
| Average Grant | $25,350 (2022) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
No website, phone, or email available. The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Location: Pacific Palisades/Los Angeles, CA
Geographic Focus
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. locations including:
- California (Los Angeles, Inglewood, Santa Monica, Irvine)
- New York (Rye Brook)
- Ohio (Aurora)
- Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Primary focus appears to be Southern California, particularly the Los Angeles area.
Funding Priorities
- Food Security & Hunger Relief: Major supporter of Los Angeles Regional Food Bank (funded volunteer center in 2024)
- Education: Supports scholarships for Inglewood high school students
- Health & Medical Research: Co-funded UCLA Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center ($20M joint gift)
- Community Development: Supports various community initiatives in multiple states
The foundation is closely connected to Don Lee Farms (food company), with a strong emphasis on food security and education.
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. However, the foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected organizations.
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Grantmaking appears to be discretionary and relationship-based.
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