The Goddard Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Goddard Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $159,610 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $550 and the largest $47,500. 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$159,610
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$550
- Largest grant$47,500
- Assets$652,487
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $167,800 the year before.
38% 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 | $117,155 | 48 | $524,169 |
| 2024 | $167,800 | 50 | $606,355 |
| 2025 | $159,610 | 58 | $652,487 |
How to apply
The Goddard Foundation 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 The Goddard Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 39 | $150,660 |
| New York | 4 | $2,250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $750 |
| Alabama | 2 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $500 |
| Texas | 2 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | General operating budget | $47,500 |
| Mercer University | General operating budget | $35,000 |
| Wesleyan College | General operating budget | $17,500 |
| Peachtree Road United Methodist Church | General operating budget | $14,000 |
| Zoo Atlanta | General operating budget | $8,530 |
| Camp Twin Lakes | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Uga College Vetinary Medicine Wilson Pharmacy Building | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Georgia for Georgia Inc | General operating budget | $2,190 |
| Georgian State Golf Association Foundation | General operating budget | $1,500 |
| Vail Veterans Program | General operating budget | $1,500 |
| Atlanta Botanical Gardens | General operating budget | $1,080 |
| Aarf | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Atlanta Ballet | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Atlanta History Center | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Back the Blue Atlanta | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Coastal Georgia Historical Society | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Coastal Georgia Honor Flight | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Gateway Center | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Golden Isles YMCA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of NE Georgia | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Morrow First United Methodist Church | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Shepherd Center | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Show-Safe | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Zoe | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating budget | $750 |
| Fernbank Museum | General operating budget | $600 |
| High Museum of Art | General operating budget | $600 |
| American Cancer Society | General operating budget | $500 |
| Cherokee County Historical Society | General operating budget | $500 |
| Cherokee Garden Library | General operating budget | $500 |
| Life Line Animal Project | General operating budget | $500 |
| The Uso | General operating budget | $500 |
| Top Dog Canine Foundation | General operating budget | $500 |
| Communities of Coastal Ga Foundation | General operating budget | $400 |
| The 300 Club of Atlanta | General operating budget | $260 |
| Agape Youth Family Center | General operating budget | $250 |
| American Heart Associates | General operating budget | $250 |
| American Lung Association of Georgia | General operating budget | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert C Goddard III
Questions people ask
Does The Goddard Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Goddard Foundation give?
$159,610 in tax year 2025, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $550.
Who runs The Goddard Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert C Goddard III (Trustee).
What does The Goddard Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and animals.