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THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Cary, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
56-6533546
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Cary, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
56-6533546
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Goodnight Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking in the education sector, having distributed a total of $8.5 million across 34 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$8.5M

2024
Grantees funded
34
Multi-year grantees
82%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

34

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
J
James H Goodnight
Board Member
D
Donald R Parker
Board Member
S
Susan G Ellis
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
No. THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION give?
THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $8.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CARY ACADEMY, NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF HISTORY FOUNDATION INC, and NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
THE GOODNIGHT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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