Bernice B Godine Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bernice B Godine Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,000 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $275 and the largest $4,000. 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$27,000
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$275
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$540,250
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,750 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,000 | 56 | $467,337 |
| 2024 | $26,750 | 56 | $511,235 |
| 2025 | $27,000 | 52 | $540,250 |
How to apply
Bernice B Godine 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 Bernice B Godine Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 25 | $14,450 |
| New York | 16 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $700 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $550 |
| Vermont | 2 | $500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $250 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampshire College | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Wnet | General purpose | $3,650 |
| Massachusetts College of Arts & Design | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Beaver Country Day School | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Greater Ny Food Bank | General purpose | $1,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General purpose | $1,000 |
| American Antiquarian Society | General purpose | $500 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | General purpose | $500 |
| New England Conservatory | General purpose | $500 |
| Asmont Hill Chamber Music | General purpose | $400 |
| Roxbury Latin School | General purpose | $400 |
| Adirondack Experience Museum | General purpose | $350 |
| St Lawrence Valley Educational Television Council | General purpose | $350 |
| 350ORG | General purpose | $300 |
| Adirondack History Museum | General purpose | $300 |
| Adirondack Land Trust | General purpose | $300 |
| Adkaction | General purpose | $300 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General purpose | $300 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | General purpose | $300 |
| Caffe Lena | General purpose | $300 |
| Corporate Accountability | General purpose | $300 |
| Epiphany School | General purpose | $300 |
| Historic New England | General purpose | $300 |
| Hurricane Island Foundation | General purpose | $300 |
| Trustees of Darmouth College | General purpose | $300 |
| American Academy of Arts & Sciences | General purpose | $250 |
| Blue Mountain Center | General purpose | $250 |
| Boylston Place Foundation | General purpose | $250 |
| Brown University | John carter brown library general support | $250 |
| John Brown Lives Inc | General purpose | $250 |
| Middlebury College | General purpose | $250 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | General purpose | $250 |
| New England Quarterly | General purpose | $250 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | General purpose | $250 |
| Sustainable Saratoga | General purpose | $250 |
| The Eric Carle Museum | General purpose | $250 |
| The Grolier Club of New York | General purpose | $250 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Rauner Library | General purpose | $250 |
| Vital Communities | General purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie Slavin
- Amy Godine
- Louise Godine
- David Godine
Questions people ask
Does Bernice B Godine Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bernice B Godine Family Foundation give?
$27,000 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $275.
Who runs Bernice B Godine Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leslie Slavin (Trustee), Amy Godine (Trustee), Louise Godine (Trustee) and David Godine (Trustee).
What does Bernice B Godine Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.