The Goodfriend Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-3791086
Foundation Overview
Based in Knoxville, TN, The Goodfriend Foundation has awarded 124 grants totaling $4,351,425 to organizations in Tennessee, California and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $225 to $405,000, with a median award of $12,250.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 13 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
58% of grants are awarded in Tennessee, with additional funding distributed across 9 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Tennessee, funding concentrates in Knoxville (72%), Athens (28%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 35% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Goodfriend Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $60,000 | Athens, TN, US | Support Business School At Twu | 2024 |
| United Way Of Mcminnmeigs Counties | $17,500 | Athens, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2024 |
| United Way Of Greater Knoxville | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2024 |
| Knoxville Jewish Alliance | $35,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2024 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Buildings/imprvt To Facilities | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Desert | $25,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support For Mission - Religi | 2024 |
| Temple Beth-el | $15,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Gen Support For Mission - Religious | 2024 |
| The Koinonia Foundation | $1,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| College Of The Dessert | $5,000 | Palm Dessert, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | $20,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Univ Of Tennessee Foundation | $120,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Goodfriend Tennis Reno | 2024 |
| Sinatra Children's Charity | $2,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Mission | 2024 |
| The Volunteer Legacy | $85,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Mission | 2024 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $130,000 | Athens, TN, US | Support Business School At Twu | 2023 |
| United Way Of Mcminnmeigs Counties | $15,000 | Athens, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greater Knoxville | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2023 |
| Knoxville Jewish Alliance | $36,100 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2023 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Buildings/imprvt To Facilities | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Desert | $25,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support For Mission - Religi | 2023 |
| Temple Beth-el | $12,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Gen Support For Mission - Religious | 2023 |
| The Koinonia Foundation | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| College Of The Dessert | $15,000 | Palm Dessert, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Tamarisk Scholarship | $5,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Dap Health | $1,000 | Palm Springs, CA, US | Ps Aides Memorial | 2023 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | $20,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Univ Of Tennessee Foundation | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Goodfriend Tennis Reno | 2023 |
| Shepherd Of Hope Pantry | $225 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Mission | 2023 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $90,500 | Athens, TN, US | Support Business School At Twu | 2022 |
| United Way Of Mcminnmeigs Counties | $15,000 | Athens, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater Knoxville | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2022 |
| Knoxville Jewish Alliance | $35,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2022 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Buildings/imprvt To Facilities | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Desert | $25,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support For Mission - Religi | 2022 |
| Barbara Sinatra Childrens | $4,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Temple Beth-el | $12,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Gen Support For Mission - Religious | 2022 |
| The Koinonia Foundation | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| College Of The Dessert | $12,500 | Palm Dessert, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Tamarisk Scholarship | $5,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Mcminn Co Living Heritage | $1,000 | Athens, TN, US | General | 2022 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | $1,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Temple Emanuel | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General | 2022 |
| Usisrael Education Assoc | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General | 2022 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $90,500 | Athens, TN, US | Support Business School At Twu | 2022 |
| United Way Of Mcminnmeigs Counties | $15,000 | Athens, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater Knoxville | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2022 |
| Knoxville Jewish Alliance | $35,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2022 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Buildings/imprvt To Facilities | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Desert | $25,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support For Mission - Religi | 2022 |
| Barbara Sinatra Childrens | $4,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Temple Beth-el | $12,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Gen Support For Mission - Religious | 2022 |
| The Koinonia Foundation | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| College Of The Dessert | $12,500 | Palm Dessert, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Tamarisk Scholarship | $5,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Mcminn Co Living Heritage | $1,000 | Athens, TN, US | General | 2022 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | $1,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Temple Emanuel | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General | 2022 |
| Usisrael Education Assoc | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General | 2022 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $300,000 | Athens, TN, US | Support Business School At Twu | 2021 |
| United Way Of Mcminnmeigs Counties | $15,000 | Athens, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2021 |
| United Way Of Greater Knoxville | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2021 |
| Knoxville Jewish Alliance | $35,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2021 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | $100,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Buildings/imprvt To Facilities | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Desert | $25,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support For Mission - Religi | 2021 |
| Barbara Sinatra Childrens | $2,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Desert Community | $7,600 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Temple Beth-el | $12,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Gen Support For Mission - Religious | 2021 |
| The Koinonia Foundation | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers | $20,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Great Smokey Mtn Council | $1,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $405,000 | Athens, TN, US | Support Business School At Twu | 2020 |
| United Way Of Mcminnmeigs Counties | $12,000 | Athens, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2020 |
| United Way Of Greater Knoxville | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2020 |
| Knoxville Jewish Alliance | $40,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2020 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | $100,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Buildings/imprvt To Facilities | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Desert | $25,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support For Mission - Religi | 2020 |
| Barbara Sinatra Childrens | $12,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Desert Community | $7,500 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| College Of The Desert | $2,500 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Temple Beth-el | $17,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Gen Support For Mission - Religious | 2020 |
| Ut Foundation | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Koinonia Foundation | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Dogs For Our Brave | $1,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $400,000 | Athens, TN, US | Support Business School At Twu | 2018 |
| United Way Of Mcminnmeigs Counties | $12,000 | Athens, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2018 |
| United Way Of Greater Knoxville | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2018 |
| Knoxville Jewish Alliance | $30,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2018 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | $100,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Buildings/imprvt To Facilities | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Desert | $10,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support For Mission - Religi | 2018 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | $10,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Classics For Kids Foundation | $10,000 | Holliston, MA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Mcminn Living Heritage Museum | $1,000 | Athens, TN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers | $10,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Barbara Sinatra Childrens | $2,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Desert Community | $7,500 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Great Smoky Council Boy Scouts | $1,100 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Autism Society | $5,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Hadassah | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support-religion | 2018 |
| College Of The Desert | $25,000 | Palm Desert, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| City-wide Sertoma Club | $300 | Houston, TX, US | Social Services For Needy/poor/elder | 2018 |
| Temple Beth-el | $10,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | Gen Support For Mission - Religious | 2018 |
| Jewish Family Services | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Program Of Knoxville Jewish Alliance | 2018 |
| Stand With Us | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| American Friends Of Magan David Adom | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Emergency Medical First Responders In Israel | 2017 |
| Asaetc | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | To Provide Support, Services, Advocacy, Education, And Public Awareness For All Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders (asd) And Their Families, As Well As Educators And Other Professionals. | 2017 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Charity | $2,000 | Commerce, CA, US | General Support For Mission | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $1,000 | Irving, TX, US | Develop Our Nation's Future With The Boy Scouts Of Americacontributing To The Boy Scouts Of America Creates Opportunities For Youth To Gain Memorable Experiences And Become Instilled With Values, Principles, And Skills That Will Help Them Develop Into The Future Leaders Of Our Nation. | 2017 |
| Carys Mullinax | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Raising Money To Buy Toys For Children At East Tennessee Childrens Hospital | 2017 |
| City Wide Sertoma Club | $300 | Houston, TX, US | Provide Social Services To The Poor, Needy, Senior Citizens Or Just Those In Need Of A Helping Hand Through The 107 Networking Chapters. | 2017 |
| East Tennessee Children's Hospital | $100,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Building And Improvements To Facilities | 2017 |
| Emory & Henry College | $10,000 | Emory, VA, US | Support Campus Of Emory And Henry College | 2017 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Improving The Lives Of The People We Serve; Helping Children, Adults, And Families With Addiction, Mental Illness, And Social Challenges. | 2017 |
| Jewish Family Services | $10,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | A Program Of The Knoxville Jewish Alliance, Is A Vital Service Dedicated To Promoting, Strengthening, And Preserving Individual, Family, And Community Well-being In A Manner Consistent With Jewish Philosophy And Values | 2017 |
| Jewish Federation Of Palm Springs | $1,000 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | General Support For Mission - Religious | 2017 |
| Jewish Federation Of The Desert | $10,300 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | Build And Stregthen The Jewish Community | 2017 |
| Knox Area Rescue Ministries | $500 | Knoxville, TN, US | Provide Services To Poor And Needy In Knox Area | 2017 |
| Knoxville Jewish Alliance Inc | $35,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission - Religious | 2017 |
| Mcminn County Living Heritage Museum | $1,000 | Athens, TN, US | To Collect, Preserve, Items Related To The History Of Mcminn County And The Region | 2017 |
| Tamarisk Employee Scholarship Fund | $7,500 | Rancho Mirage, CA, US | Scholarship Program For Employees | 2017 |
| Temple Beth El | $10,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission - Religious | 2017 |
| Tn Wesleyan College | $400,000 | Athens, TN, US | In Keeping With The Spirit Of The Liberal Arts, Tennessee Wesleyan College Seeks Within The Framework Of The Judeo-christian Tradition To Provide For Students The Highest Quality Educational Experience; To Promote Personal Responsibility, Integrity, And Purpose; And To Prepare Students For A Life Of Leadership And Service In An Ever-changing Global Community | 2017 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support Of Mission | 2017 |
| United Way Of Greater Knoxville Inc | $100,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2017 |
| United Way Of Mcminn And Meigs Counties | $12,000 | Athens, TN, US | General Support For Mission | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-3791086 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 22726 Knoxville, TN 37933-0726 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Goodfriend Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Robert M Goodfriend |
|---|---|
| Director | Wendy S Goodfriend |
| Director | Jeffrey A Goodfriend |
| Director | Stacey G Hodulich |
| Director | Harold I Apolisky |
Forms 990-PF
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