Godbold Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Godbold Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tierra Verde, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $455,016 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $3,125 and the largest $123,866. 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$455,016
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$3,125
- Largest grant$123,866
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $733,444 the year before.
35% 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 | $508,846 | 34 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $733,444 | 34 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $455,016 | 37 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
Godbold 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 Godbold Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $254,350 |
| Georgia | 2 | $124,366 |
| North Carolina | 12 | $66,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,200 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $123,866 |
| University of Florida | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university | $59,375 |
| Florida State University | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university | $53,125 |
| University of South Florida | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university | $50,000 |
| Starting Right Now | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $40,625 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the southeast attend a state university | $12,500 |
| Elk River Helping Hands | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $10,500 |
| United Way Suncoast | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $10,250 |
| Yellow Mountain Enterprises | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $10,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the southeast attend a state university | $9,375 |
| 1st Presbyterian Church | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $8,500 |
| Banner Elk Presbyterian | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $8,000 |
| Compassion International Inc | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $7,500 |
| Florida A&m University | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university | $6,250 |
| University of Central Florida | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university | $6,250 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the southeast attend a state university | $6,250 |
| Academy Prep | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $5,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university | $3,125 |
| North Carolina State University | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the southeast attend a state university | $3,125 |
| Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $2,500 |
| Ready for Life | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $2,500 |
| Ycl Development Program | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $2,500 |
| Anchilles International | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $2,200 |
| The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $1,250 |
| St Anthony's Hospital Foundation | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $1,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $1,000 |
| Greater Banner Elk Heritage Foundation | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $500 |
| Les McRae Summer Theatre | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $500 |
| Polywogs Charities Inc | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $500 |
| Alexander-Thorpe Fund | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $500 |
| Perkinsville Baptist Church | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $500 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $300 |
| Duke Cancer Center | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $250 |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $200 |
| Fairmont Elementary | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $100 |
| St Raphael Catholic Church | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Francis Godbold
- John Godbold
- Laura Blair
- Elizabeth Godbold
Questions people ask
Does Godbold Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Godbold Foundation Inc give?
$455,016 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $3,125.
Who runs Godbold Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Francis Godbold (President), John Godbold (Vice Pres), Laura Blair (Vice Pres) and Elizabeth Godbold (Secretary).
What does Godbold Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and seniors.