Goddard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Goddard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Loves Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,300 the year before.
23% 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 | $121,500 | 34 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $104,300 | 25 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 30 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Goddard Family 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 Goddard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $51,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $14,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $8,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Policy Institute | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Judicial Watch | General purposes | $10,000 |
| National Foundation for Gun Rights | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| United Way of Rock River Valley | To provide services for people | $10,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Educational | $5,000 |
| Middle Creek Church | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Rockford University | Charter annual fund | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General purposes | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Wesley Willows | Good samaritan fund | $5,000 |
| The University of the South | Educational | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General purposes | $3,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Macular Degeneration | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Rock House Kids | To provide support | $2,000 |
| Rockford Symphony Orchestra | To provide musical programs | $2,000 |
| Shattuck - St Mary's School | Educational | $2,000 |
| Shelter Care Ministries | To provide shelter to families | $2,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Ophthalmology | Opthamology research | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General purposes | $2,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | Endowment campaign | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Coronado | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Peterson Meadows Endowment Fund | Endowment fund | $1,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation | To provide services for people | $1,000 |
| Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum | Museum | $1,000 |
| The Epoch Times | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- A John Goddard III
- Christopher J Goddard
- Dulcie Keckler
- Mercy P Goddard
- Katherine Viret Page
- Sarah G Adler
Questions people ask
Does Goddard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Goddard Family Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Goddard Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists A John Goddard III (President/Director), Christopher J Goddard (Vice President/Director), Dulcie Keckler (Secretary/Treas) and Mercy P Goddard (Asst. Secretary/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Goddard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.