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Good Start Foundation

Plano, Texas  ·  EIN 272983295  ·  Private foundation

Good Start Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.3M in annual giving against $40.0M in assets. This page documents the 24 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Good Start Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$40.0M
Total assets
24
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Good Start Foundation funds

Good Start Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, health care.

Food & AgricultureHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Good Start Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Pathways Adult Learning Center
CONTRIBUTION FOR PROPERTY PURCHASE.
Tulsa, OK$2.0M2024
The Agape Clinic
CONTRIBUTION FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT / INITIAL SETUP EXPENSES.
Dallas, TX$889K2024
Cornerstone Assistance Network Inc
2022 DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS SUPPORT.
Fort Worth, TX$830K2022
The Agape Clinic
CONTRIBUTION FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.
Dallas, TX$775K2024
Cornerstone Assistance Network Inc
DENTAL CLINIC PROGRAM OPERATING EXPENSES.
Fort Worth, TX$747K2023
Cornerstone Assistance Network Inc
CONTRIBUTION FOR DENTAL CLINIC PROGRAM OERATIONAL SUPPORT.
Fort Worth, TX$723K2024
Cornerstone Assistance Network
DENTAL CLINIC SUPPORT
Fort Worth, TX$629K2020
Texas A&m Foundation
CONTRIBUTION FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.
College Station, TX$450K2024
Texas A&m Foundation
M. C. COOPER CLINIC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.
College Station, TX$450K2023
Frazier Revitalization
DENTAL CLINIC SUPPORT
Dallas, TX$231K2020
David's House Ministries
GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Wyoming, MI$200K2020
Visiting Nurse Association of Texas
CONTRIBUTION FOR "MEALS ON WHEELS" PROGRAM.
Dallas, TX$120K2024
Visiting Nurse Association of Texas
"MEALS ON WHEELS" PROGRAM.
Dallas, TX$120K2023
Pathways Adult Learning Center
CONTRIBUTION FOR OPERATING FUNDS (CHALLENGE GRANT).
Tulsa, OK$100K2024
Self Help Alternative Living Opportunities of Michigan Inc
GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Kalamazoo, MI$100K2020

Good Start Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.3M
2022$959K
2023$1.4M
2024$5.1M

How to apply for funding from Good Start Foundation

Good Start Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Good Start Foundation

Does Good Start Foundation accept grant applications?
Good Start Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Good Start Foundation fund?
Good Start Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Pathways Adult Learning Center, The Agape Clinic, Cornerstone Assistance Network Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Good Start Foundation give in grants?
Good Start Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.8M over 24 grants.
Where is Good Start Foundation located?
Good Start Foundation is based in Plano, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 272983295.
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About this profile. This page is built from Good Start Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Good Start Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.