Arthur & Elizabeth Godbout Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Arthur & Elizabeth Godbout Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Avon, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $167,550 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$167,550
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $161,234 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $136,250 | 50 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $161,234 | 51 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $167,550 | 52 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Arthur & Elizabeth Godbout Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Arthur & Elizabeth Godbout Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 39 | $138,650 |
| New York | 2 | $15,100 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $8,050 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $3,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,250 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Hospital Pancreatic Research | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Archbishop's Annual Appeal | General purpose | $28,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Archdiose of Hartford | General purpose | $11,500 |
| Bushnell Theatre Memorial | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Goodspeed Musicals | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Peter Claver Church | General purpose | $8,000 |
| St Ann's Church | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Georgetown University | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Med Ctr | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Manchester Area Conf | General purpose | $3,000 |
| CT Foodshare | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Old Saybrook Fire Co No 1 Inc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Beavoir School | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Avon Canton Rotary Club | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Favrah | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Fenwick Improvement Fund | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Old Saybrook Ambulance Assoc | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Vie for the Kids | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Unbound | General purpose | $1,250 |
| American Red Cross | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Canton Police Dept | General purpose | $1,000 |
| CT Public Broadcasting | General purpose | $1,000 |
| CT River Conservancy | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Interval House | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Open Hearth | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Pettipaug Sailing Academy | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Smillow Cancer Ctr | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics of CT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| St Johns Church | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Town That Cares | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Wadsworth Atheneum | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Bikes for Kids | General purpose | $750 |
| Smile Train | General purpose | $600 |
| Auerbach Farms Summer Farm | General purpose | $500 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | General purpose | $500 |
| Holy Family Passionist Retreat Ctr | General purpose | $500 |
| National World War II Museum | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur R Godbout Jr
- Julie Godbout Leblanc
Questions people ask
Does Arthur & Elizabeth Godbout Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arthur & Elizabeth Godbout Family Foundation Inc give?
$167,550 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Arthur & Elizabeth Godbout Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur R Godbout Jr (Secretary) and Julie Godbout Leblanc (Ass't Treas).
What does Arthur & Elizabeth Godbout Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and faith communities.