Good Words Foundation

Good Words Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia with $18.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$18.5Mtotal assets
2019IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Good Words Foundation has awarded

18 grantees · $1.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Pro Publica $200K
  • University Of Virginia $100K
  • Nebraska Journalism Trust $100K
  • Civic News Company $100K
  • Capital B News Inc $100K
  • Center For Public Integrity $100K
  • The 19th News $100K
  • Spotlight Pa General Account $100K
  • Club Of Madrid Foundation $75K
  • Amalgamated Foundation $50K
  • Resolve Philly $50K
  • Georgetown Presbyterian Church $25K
  • Camp Harbor View Foundation Inc $15K
  • The Honorable Tina Brozman Foundation $15K
  • Edmund Burke School $10K
  • High Fives Foundation $5K
  • Wamu American University Public Radio $5K
  • Smithsonian Institute $5K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2019$1000K
  • FY2020$1.1M
  • FY2021$1.2M
  • FY2022$1.1M
  • FY2023$1.2M

About Good Words Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersWashington, District of Columbia
  • EIN825368680
  • IRS ruling2019

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

Related foundations

Foundations with a similar focus and profile:

Foundations in District of Columbia →

Frequently asked questions

What is Good Words Foundation?

Good Words Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia with $18.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Good Words Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Good Words Foundation?

Good Words Foundation's EIN is 825368680. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Good Words Foundation?

Private foundations like Good Words Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Good Words Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.