The John N Goddard Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The John N Goddard Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $360,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$360,000
- Assets$32.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million 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 | $1.2 million | 31 | $28.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 30 | $29.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 32 | $32.3 million |
How to apply
The John N Goddard 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 The John N Goddard Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 25 | $1.3 million |
| North Carolina | 4 | $87,500 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc | General operations | $360,000 |
| Boyce L Ansley School Inc | General operations | $105,000 |
| Hand and Hand of Glynn | General operations | $100,000 |
| Our House | General operations | $100,000 |
| Warrior Alliance | General operations | $100,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia | Educational | $55,000 |
| Angel Flight of Georgia | General operations | $50,000 |
| Jacobs Ladder Center | General operations | $50,000 |
| Pat's Place | Educational | $50,000 |
| St Simons Land Trust | General operations | $50,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General operations | $50,000 |
| Coastal Georgia Historical Society | General operations | $35,000 |
| Path Foundation | Educational | $35,000 |
| Fernbank Museum of Natual History | Educational | $25,000 |
| Moving in Spirit | General operations | $25,000 |
| National Museum Mighty Eighth Air Force | General operations | $25,000 |
| Promising Pages | General operations | $25,000 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Police Athletic League | General operations | $20,000 |
| Back in Blue Buckhead | General operations | $20,000 |
| Chastain Horse Park | General operations | $20,000 |
| Crossroads Community Ministries in | General operations | $20,000 |
| Friends of Fort Frederica | General operations | $20,000 |
| Frederica Academy Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| High Point University | General operations | $10,000 |
| Adams Memorial Foundation | Educational | $5,000 |
| The Cottage School | General operations | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | General operations | $4,210 |
| Charlotte Country Day School | Educational | $2,500 |
| Georgia River Network | General operations | $2,500 |
| Texas Christian University | Educational | $2,500 |
| Uga School of Law | Educational | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James E Cushman Jr
- John G Alston Sr
- John G Alston Jr
- Jennifer A Euart
- B Harvey Hill Jr
- Edith Alston McDonnell
- Elkin Gac Taylor
- Blain A Ellen
Questions people ask
Does The John N Goddard Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John N Goddard Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The John N Goddard Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James E Cushman Jr (Trustee, Chairman), John G Alston Sr (Trustee, Vice Chairman), John G Alston Jr (Trustee) and Jennifer A Euart (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The John N Goddard Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.