Goforth Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Goforth Family Foundation is a private foundation in Conover, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$60,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $61,500 the year before.
64% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,800 | 14 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $61,500 | 13 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $60,500 | 22 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Goforth 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 Goforth Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 6 | $21,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 14 | $17,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church | College scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General operating fund | $13,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Statesville | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| The Hospital Auxiliary | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Power Cross | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Spartanburg | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Greenville Humane Society | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Hope Remains Youth Ranch | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Spartanburg Humane Society | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Peace Center | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Oconee Humane Society | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Iredell County 4-H | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Anchor of Hope Outreach Inc | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Animal Allies | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Project Rest | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Spartanburg Soup Kitchen | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| The Carpenter's Table | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| SC Christian Foundation | General operating fund | $555 |
| Total Ministries | General operating fund | $445 |
| Mt Vernon Baptist Church | General operating fund | $300 |
| Fairview Baptist Church | General operating fund | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah G Traylor
- Sue G Hedrick
- Dwight Davis Goforth
Questions people ask
Does Goforth Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Goforth Family Foundation give?
$60,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Goforth Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah G Traylor (Trustee), Sue G Hedrick (Trustee) and Dwight Davis Goforth (Trustee).
What does Goforth Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and animals.