The Goodwin Family Foundation appears to make targeted, large-scale gifts to established public charities, prioritizing broad operational support rather than program-specific funding. Their sole recorded grant is a sizable unrestricted contribution to the Salvation Army, indicating a preference for faith‑based, national social service organizations that deliver emergency and community assistance.
A defining feature of The Donald G and Ellen Goodwin Family Foundation Inc. is its repeated support for public charities serving veterans, first responders, families, and people in crisis. The largest recent gift in the record is $200,000 to Salvation Army in Alexandria, VA, followed by another $125,000 grant to the same organization in 2024. That pattern points to a funder that backs established service providers rather than short-term projects. Across the recent grants, the foundation also appears in hospital support, animal welfare, disability assistance, and family services, with gifts often landing at the $100,000 and $125,000 level. Recipients include St Joseph Hospital Foundation in Orange, CA, Free Wheelchair Mission in Los Angeles, CA, Olive Crest for Children in Santa Ana, CA, and Gary Sinise Foundation in Nashville, TN. The grant descriptions consistently use broad language such as support public charities, hospital general support, and general support, which suggests a preference for flexible funding. The organization’s giving profile is regional, but its recipient list includes organizations in several states, concentrated among established nonprofits with direct-service missions.
Veteran and first responder support is a clear theme: the foundation gave $100,000 to Gary Sinise Foundation in Nashville, TN to help those who defend us, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need. Hospital support is another recurring area, including $125,000 to St Joseph Hospital Foundation in Orange, CA for hospital general support and $100,000 to Oc Memorial Care in Fountain Valley, CA for general support. The foundation also funds disability and mobility services, shown by $125,000 and $100,000 grants to Free Wheelchair Mission in Los Angeles, CA. Family services appear in grants to Olive Crest for Children in Santa Ana, CA, including $125,000 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025.
The typical grant size is $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $100,000 at the 75th percentile, which indicates a cluster of smaller grants alongside a set of larger commitments. The recent record also shows repeat support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Salvation Army, World Vision, St Joseph Hospital Foundation, Free Wheelchair Mission, Habitat for Humanity, Carter Center, American Cancer Society, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Best Friends Animals, and Olive Crest for Children. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The grant descriptions lean toward general operating or unrestricted support rather than tightly specified project grants.
$2.7M
$15.5M
$13.5M
$2.7M
Most grants fall between $25K and $100K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$100K
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Highly concentrated giving pattern: a single large grant rather than many smaller awards or multiple repeat grantees. Preference for one-time, substantial support to an established national charity.
Notable grantees: The Salvation Army
Giving is concentrated in the United States, with 76 recorded grants to U.S. recipients. California is the main recipient state by volume, accounting for 62% of grants to the foundation’s home state of CA recipients, while the top state by grant count overall is Virginia. Recent recipient cities include Alexandria, Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Ana, and Fountain Valley in California, plus Atlanta and Americus in Georgia and Federal Way in Washington. The recent list shows a national pattern rather than a single-city focus.
The recent grants point to public charities working in veteran services, first responder support, family services, hospital support, emergency relief, disability assistance, and animal welfare. Examples in the record include Salvation Army, Gary Sinise Foundation, St Joseph Hospital Foundation, Free Wheelchair Mission, Olive Crest for Children, and Best Friends Animals.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Salvation Army, World Vision, St Joseph Hospital Foundation, Free Wheelchair Mission, Habitat for Humanity, Carter Center, American Cancer Society, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Best Friends Animals, and Olive Crest for Children.
The typical grant size is $25,000 at both the 25th percentile and the median, with the 75th percentile at $100,000. In the recent grants, many awards are $125,000, with others at $100,000 and $200,000.
Its giving is regional, but the recipient list is entirely U.S.-based. California receives 62% of grants to the foundation’s home state of CA recipients, and Virginia is the top state by grant count overall. Recent grantees appear in Alexandria, Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Atlanta, Americus, and Federal Way.
The grant descriptions are broad and flexible. Recent examples include support public charities, hospital general support, and general support, along with an unrestricted-style grant to Salvation Army and a mission-oriented grant to Gary Sinise Foundation.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELEN WOODWARD ANIMALS | RANCHO SANTE FE, CA | $200,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| CARTER CENTER | ATLANTA, GA | $200,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY | KANAB, UT | $200,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| SALVATION ARMY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $200,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| CARE USA | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | AMERICUS, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| WORLD VISION | FEDERAL WAY, WA | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| CITY OF HOPE | DUARTE, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| NAMI OF ORANGE COUNTY | SANTA ANA, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| OC MEMORIAL CARE | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GARY SINISE FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $100,000 | 2026 | TO HELP THOSE WHO DEFEND US, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE IN NEED. |
| THE SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND SP | SAN DIEGO, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | ANDERSON, SC | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| HUMAN OPTIONS | NEWPORT BEACH, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS | CULVER CITY, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| OLIVE CREST FOR CHILDREN | SANTA ANA, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL FUN | EUREKA, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | HEALTH CARE |
| HEALTHY SMILES FOR KIDS | GARDEN GROVE, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| TIGER CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE | TYLER, TX | $50,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| ART CREATIVITY FOR HEALING | LAGUNA HILLS, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| CATALINA ISLAND HEALTH FUND | AVALON, CA | $35,000 | 2026 | HEALTH CARE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS |
| WAYFINDER FAMILY SERVICES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | YOUTH SUPPORT FOR VISION AND SPECIAL NEEDS |
| INTERVAL HOUSE | SEAL BEACH, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| FRIENDSHIP SHELTER | LAGUNA BEACH, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| SALVATION ARMY | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $200,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | ANDERSON, SC | $125,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | AMERICUS, GA | $125,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| WORLD VISION | FEDERAL WAY, WA | $125,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| THE SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND SP | SAN DIEGO, CA | $125,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| CARTER CENTER | ATLANTA, GA | $125,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| OLIVE CREST FOR CHILDREN | SANTA ANA, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| HELEN WOODWARD ANIMALS | RANCHO SANTE FE, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| CITY OF HOPE | DUARTE, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| GARY SINISE FOUNDATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $100,000 | 2025 | TO HELP THOSE WHO DEFEND US, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE IN NEED. |
| ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | ORANGE, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | HOSPITAL GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OC MEMORIAL CARE | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| BEST FRIENDS ANIMALS | KANAB, UT | $100,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| HEALTHY SMILES FOR KIDS | GARDEN GROVE, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| FRIENDSHIP SHELTER | LAGUNA BEACH, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| TIGER CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE | TYLER, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS | CULVER CITY, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| JR BLIND | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| NAMI OF ORANGE COUNTY | SANTA ANA, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| HUMAN OPTIONS | NEWPORT BEACH, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| ART CREATIVITY FOR HEALING | LAGUNA HILLS, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
| CARE USA | ATLANTA, GA | $25,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES |
HELEN WOODWARD ANIMALS
$200,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
SALVATION ARMY
$200,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
CARE USA
$100,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$100,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
OC MEMORIAL CARE
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TO HELP THOSE WHO DEFEND US, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE IN NEED.
THE SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND SP
$100,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$100,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
$100,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
$100,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
OLIVE CREST FOR CHILDREN
$100,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL FUN
$100,000HEALTH CARE
HEALTHY SMILES FOR KIDS
$50,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
TIGER CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE
$50,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
ART CREATIVITY FOR HEALING
$50,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
CATALINA ISLAND HEALTH FUND
$35,000HEALTH CARE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
SALVATION ARMY
$200,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
$125,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$125,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
THE SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY AND SP
$125,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
OLIVE CREST FOR CHILDREN
$100,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
HELEN WOODWARD ANIMALS
$100,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
TO HELP THOSE WHO DEFEND US, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THOSE IN NEED.
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$100,000HOSPITAL GENERAL SUPPORT
OC MEMORIAL CARE
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
$100,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
FRIENDSHIP SHELTER
$25,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
TIGER CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE
$25,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
$25,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
JR BLIND
$25,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
ART CREATIVITY FOR HEALING
$25,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES
CARE USA
$25,000SUPPORT PUBLIC CHARITIES