Monetary donations to assist in providing shoes and clothing to approximately 15,000 underprivileged children in Tarrant County. Volunteers throughout the year are also needed to process the thousands of requests for assistance: specifically, we need help in reviewing applications, setting interview times, and interviewing families to ensure eligibility under our stringent guidelines.
The Goodfellow Fund is a holiday charity founded by Star-Telegram employees in 1912. The Goodfellow Fund provides clothing and shoes for underprivileged school-age children in Tarrant County during the holiday season. With the generous support of the community through donations, The Goodfellow Fund has assisted tens of thousands of families for over 100 years. The Goodfellow Fund is one of the oldest and most respected holiday funds in Tarrant County.
Monetary donations to assist in providing shoes and clothing to approximately 15,000 underprivileged children in Tarrant County. Throughout the year, volunteers are also needed to process the thousands of requests for assistance. Specifically, we require help in reviewing applications, scheduling interview times, and conducting interviews with families to ensure eligibility under our stringent guidelines.
New for this year, we would LOVE to have volunteers who are tech-savvy and can work from home, reviewing applications from their computer. If you have these qualifications, please apply on the Goodfellows website - www.goodgellowsfw.com .
Equity Statement as of July 18, 2025
The Goodfellow Fund holds total assets of approximately $1.425 million, consisting of $1.2 million in certificates of deposit maturing in October, $200,000 in a money market account, and $25,000 in a regular checking account. These reserves reflect the organization’s strong financial stewardship and commitment to sustaining its charitable mission.
Organization name
The GoodFellow Fund
other names
Star Telegram Charities, Inc
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
PO Box 149