Godshalk Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Godshalk Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $5,000. 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$14,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$350,799
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $20,500 the year before.
27% 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 | $13,800 | 13 | $293,588 |
| 2024 | $20,500 | 22 | $296,910 |
| 2025 | $14,500 | 22 | $350,799 |
How to apply
Godshalk Family Charitable 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 Godshalk Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $11,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,100 |
| New York | 3 | $950 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $500 |
| California | 3 | $450 |
| Maine | 1 | $200 |
| Maryland | 1 | $150 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Surgery Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | General | $1,500 |
| Mass General Brigham | General | $1,500 |
| Gloucester Adventure Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Tower School | General | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General | $650 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | General | $500 |
| Bermuda Race Foundation | General | $500 |
| Beverly Bootstraps | General | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General | $500 |
| Bonnell Cove Foundation | General | $200 |
| The Atlantic Round Inc | General | $200 |
| Akashinga | General | $150 |
| American Academy of Arts and Sciences | General | $150 |
| Beacon Academy Inc | General | $150 |
| Cancer Research Institute Inc | General | $150 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General | $150 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | General | $150 |
| Resource Area for Teaching | General | $150 |
| The Sierra Club Foundation | General | $150 |
| The Teak Fellowship | General | $150 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ernest L Godshalk III
- Christina Godshalk
Questions people ask
Does Godshalk Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Godshalk Family Charitable Foundation give?
$14,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Godshalk Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ernest L Godshalk III (Trustee) and Christina Godshalk (Trustee).
What does Godshalk Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.