# Intro

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## Introduction

[The Goalie Guild](https://www.thegoalieguild.com) is a 501-c3 nonprofit foundation dedicated to serving the goalie community.&#x20;

## What We Do

The Goalie Guild offers a wide range of educational resources and financial aid. This includes [Scholarships](/home/programs/scholarships.md), [Books](/home/resources/books.md), and our [Lift The Mask](https://www.liftthemask.com) program. We also provide the goalie coaching community with professional development services like [Consulting](/home/programs/consulting.md) and our annual [Retreats](/home/programs/retreats.md).

## Brief History

The Goalie Guild was originally created in 2009 as a home for Goldman's goaltending analysis, scouting reports, and popular [PadsTracker](https://thegoaliearchive.com/) project. As one of the first websites specifically dedicated to goaltending, it took flight and grew rapidly.&#x20;

In 2015, Goldman transformed The Goalie Guild into a 501-c3 nonprofit foundation. His mission is to offer scholarships and financial aid for underprivileged goalies, while also supporting mental health through a program called [Lift The Mask](https://www.liftthemask.com), which was establish in 2018.

## Charity Status

The Goalie Guild is registered as a <mark style="color:red;">501-c3 nonprofit</mark> status in the state of Colorado. We are qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, transfers, or gifts under Sections 2055, 2106, and 2522.&#x20;

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## Tax ID (EIN)

<mark style="color:red;">47-2675454</mark>


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