Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 106 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $160,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$26.9 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million 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 | $909,500 | 100 | $23.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 106 | $24.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 106 | $26.9 million |
How to apply
Dudley and Constance Godfrey 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 Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 42 | $538,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $174,000 |
| New York | 16 | $142,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $80,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $41,500 |
| Virginia | 6 | $32,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $22,000 |
| Delaware | 2 | $19,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Educational | $160,000 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church | Religious | $76,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Cultural | $66,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee | Cultural | $53,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Educational | $50,000 |
| Forest Home Historic Preservation Association Inc | Historical | $40,000 |
| Layton Art Collection | Cultural | $40,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Environmental | $30,000 |
| MCC Scholars Foundation Inc | Educational | $25,000 |
| Pabst Mansion Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Commnuity Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | Environmental | $20,000 |
| Lake Park Friends | Environmental | $19,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Blue Coats Foundation Inc | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Milwaukee County Historical Society | Historical | $14,000 |
| Stars & Stripes Honor Flight Inc | Historical | $13,000 |
| Preserve Our Parks Inc | Environmental | $12,000 |
| Church of St Thomas More | Religious | $11,000 |
| Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee Inc | Cultural | $11,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Educational | $10,000 |
| First Tee Foundation Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Fleischer Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of America Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Andrews School | Educational | $10,000 |
| St Bernard's School Inc | Educational | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University Health Sciences | Educationalscientific | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Golden Paws Assistance Dogs | Charitable | $9,000 |
| HF Dupont Winterhur Museum | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union Inc | Historical | $9,000 |
| Naples Take A Soldier Fishing Inc | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Fisher House Wisconsin | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Inc | Educational | $8,000 |
| Purple Martin Conservation Assoc | Environmental | $8,000 |
| Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc | Environmental | $7,500 |
| Camp Manito-Wish YMCA | Charitable | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dudley J Godfrey III
- Adam P Godfrey
- Paul Lachman
Questions people ask
Does Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dudley J Godfrey III (President, Director), Adam P Godfrey (Vice-President, Treasurer, Director) and Paul Lachman (Secretary, Director).
What does Dudley and Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.