Jordan Max Goodman Charitable Trust

The Jordan Max Goodman Charitable Trust, established by trust deed on 21 February 1996, is a private family foundation administered exclusively by trustees Andrew Goodman, Ingrid Goodman, and Theo Goodman. With full discretion over grantmaking and succession, it holds a broad mission to apply its funds and income to any charitable purposes or institutions as the trustees deem fit, embodying a highly flexible, non-programmatic generalist approach without fixed themes, strategic plans, public values, or application processes. This trustee-led model emphasizes family stewardship and direct selection, distinguishing it from structured funders through its opaque, invitation-only ethos typical of smaller UK family trusts.

The trust supports a wide array of UK-registered charities across general charitable purposes, with evidence of grants to established organizations like World Jewish Relief in Jewish and humanitarian sectors. Funding is unrestricted, potentially covering core costs, projects, or other needs, but lacks published priorities, beneficiary lists, or outcome targets, relying instead on trustees' annual due diligence.

Eligible entities are strictly UK-registered charities, with no income thresholds, geographic sub-focus beyond the UK, or special criteria like religious restrictions; it does not support individuals or communities directly. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants arise from trustee initiative or prior familiarity.

Typical grants range from £10,000 to £50,000, drawn from annual distributions around £162,000 (as in 2023), awarded on a rolling basis with no deadlines, forms, or open rounds. Distinctives include its complete avoidance of public processes and thematic silos, prioritizing recognized institutions over grassroots groups, making it ideal for well-established charities with trustee connections.