The Greta Godley Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
The Greta Godley Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $172,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $27,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$172,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,000 the year before.
58% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $117,000 | 20 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 19 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $172,500 | 23 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Heather Bayfield 830-13 Aia N Ste 262, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (904) 473-5405 |
| What to submit | Submission to committee thru the students high school-residents of otsego,chenango, montgomery, Delaware, broome, corltand, schoharie or madison counties in ny state |
| Deadlines | Jan 1 to mar 31 each year |
| Restrictions | At trustee discretion-parents must show limited income |
What The Greta Godley Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $119,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $17,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $8,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $8,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $27,000 |
| Binghampton University | Scholarship | $22,000 |
| Ithaca College | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Nazareth University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Cornell University | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| Misericordia University | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| McDaniel College | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Tarleton State University | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Alfred State College | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Marywood University | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Liberty University | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Clarkson University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Colgate University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| NC State University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Wilkes University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| St Bonaventure University | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| The College at Brockport | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Delaware | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heather Bayfield
Questions people ask
Does The Greta Godley Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Jan 1 to mar 31 each year.
How much does The Greta Godley Memorial Foundation give?
$172,500 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Greta Godley Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Heather Bayfield (Trustee).
What does The Greta Godley Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.