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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4768448

THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC

Also known as GOOD NATION

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10036

Financials

$13.6M$13M2023$22.1M$20.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$22,104,895$20,363,976$1,740,919$6,958,917$182,247$6,776,670
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$13,642,513$12,983,613$658,900$2,013,602$74,592$1,939,010
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$21,835,114
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$269,781
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$12,029,520
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$3,239,682
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,962,111
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$49,147
Accounting fees
$8,000
Occupancy
$4,930
Travel
$268,830
Program services (functional)
$20,337,148
Management and general (functional)
$26,828

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,013,602
Total assets, end of year
$6,958,917
Total liabilities, end of year
$182,247
Net assets, end of year
$6,776,670
Net assets without donor restrictions
$449,845
Net assets with donor restrictions
$6,326,825
Gross receipts
$22,104,895
Employees
41
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Senait TesfaiEmployee40$100,552
Sherah AlaimoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Laura HensonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Chelsea JiaChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kirk ParksTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Chirag ShahDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chelsea JiaBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Chris AlexanderFormer Board Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Sidney Cherubin EsqDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Andrew CasinoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jacob CarneyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Michael LeahyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Tom RichardDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Hanna IngerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1120 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS FL 4, NEW YORK, NY 10036-6700
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Robert Hansen
Signed the 990
Rob Hansen, Director
Phone
(646) 907-8269
Return prepared by
McAvoy CPA LLC

Mission

Goodnation Foundation's mission is to help address our country and communities' toughest challenges by bringing new philanthropic support to high performing nonprofits.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Goodnation Foundation advanced its mission of addressing our toughest challenges by providing fiscal sponsorship to high-performing nonprofits, enabling them to access critical funding and operational support. During the tax year, the Foundation facilitated charitable contributions to sponsored organizations working in key areas such as education, poverty alleviation, and community development. By offering essential infrastructure and oversight, Goodnation empowered these nonprofits to expand their programs, maximize donor impact, and deliver measurable results. Through its fiscal sponsorship model, the Foundation strengthened the capacity of mission-driven organizations and amplified their ability to create meaningful change.
    Expenses $20,337,148 · grants $21,835,114

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-4768448
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,958,917
Income (IRS master file)
$22,104,895

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$22,104,895$20,363,976$6,958,917XML
990December 2023$13,642,513$12,983,613$2,013,602XML
990December 2022$5,990,584$4,393,842$1,404,584IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-4768448).

Questions about THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC is 81-4768448.
Is THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Robert Hansen.
Who are the officers and directors of THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,552 (Senait Tesfai, Employee).
How much revenue does THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $22,104,895, expenses of $20,363,976 and total assets of $6,958,917 at year end.

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