The Andrew Goodman Foundation

History

The Andrew Goodman Foundation was incorporated as a not for profit foundation in 1966 by Robert and Carolyn Goodman to honor their son, and inspire others to become actively involved in the social and economic justice issues of the times.

In 1964, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, Andrew Goodman, James Chaney and Michael Schwerner were murdered in Philadelphia, Mississippi by the Ku Klux Klan. Their mission was to join thousands of students, teachers, doctors, lawyers and activists to register voters and establish Freedom Schools.

In 1964, Black citizens of Mississippi were not permitted to vote unless:
They could afford to pay an exorbitant
poll tax:
Pass a test that would daunt a
constitutional lawyer.

Even then, It was dangerous for a Black person to enter a polling place because of harassment and threats of violence.

Andrew Goodman, was a fine clarinetist, an off Broadway actor, a teacher of dramatic arts to underprivileged children and a young activist who took part in the peace movement and the Civil Rights Movement of the 60’s. Truly a 20th century Renaissance man.

Since his death, The Andrew Goodman Foundation has raised money to support organizations that share Andrew’s diverse interests and concerns. Among them are:

Greensboro Justice Fund, Inc.
Project Vote
Education for Minority Students
Interns for Peace
Pacifica Foundation: Five not for profit
radio stations
Symphony Space: A community based
performing arts center
The Chaney, Goodman, Schwerner Coalition
of 1989
Freedom Summer ’94: Providing training
and technical assistance to grassroots
organizations
Hidden Heroes
TACT, The Actor’s Company Theatre

The overwhelming interest and response to Freedom Summer ’94 resulted in the documentary film "Hidden Heroes: Youth Activism Today". It informs youth that their peers all over the country are involved in improving the quality of life for themselves and their communities. The film, will be distributed to schools and colleges.

Applying for a Grant

The Andrew Goodman Foundation awards $25,000 a year to projects that are in keeping with the goals and activities of Andrew Goodman. However, the Foundation spends the majority of its time and resources raising money for its own project initiatives.

The Andrew Goodman Foundation considers proposals from projects that are:

· working against oppression based on class, race, gender, and social issues

· organizing in communities and workplaces around basic social and economic issues

· limited in their access to traditional funding sources

· involving youth in community and government activities
Limitations

Resources are limited, therefore the Andrew Goodman Foundation does not fund:

· capital campaigns, endowments or deficit financing

· organizations with relatively large budgets and access to traditional funding sources

· individual projects, such as graduate research or fellowships

· conferences, sponsorships

· other foundations



The Andrew Goodman Foundation can only make grants to organizations that:

1. have a tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)
2. have a relationship with a fiscal sponsor with IRS tax-exempt status. You must identify your sponsor.
Areas of Interest


General Categories:

· Civil and Human Rights
· Constituency Organizing
· Cultural Activism
· Economic Justice
· Performing Arts
· Youth Activism






Target Populations Served:

· African American/Black
· Asian/Pacific Islander
· Latino/Chicano
· Native American
· White
· Women
· Multi-racial Communities
· Youth
· Poor or Working Class Communities

How To Apply

The initial approach should be a letter of inquiry no more than two pages in length that includes a cover sheet clearly listing your organization’s name and contact information. The letter should include:

a. A description of the organization and its track record
b. Description of project requiring funding
c. Goals and objectives seeking to be achieved
d. Outcomes desired from project

Please include a budget for your organizations, as well as a budget for the specific project. You must itemize your budget – both income sources (please list the names of all other foundations supporting your work) and expenses.

Attach a copy of the most recent IRS letter regarding your organization’s tax exempt status.

Grant Size: Grant generally range from $100 to $1,000.

Deadlines: May 15 and November 15

For Further Information

To contact the Andrew Goodman Foundation, or purchase the video "Hidden Heroes: Youth Activism Today" please write or call:

The Andrew Goodman Foundat
161 West 86th Street, Suite 8A
New York, NY 10024
212-362-7265
212-362-7175 (fax)
andrewgoodmanfdn@aol.com

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