Godley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Godley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$40.1 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 31 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 37 | $40.1 million |
How to apply
Godley 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Godley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $466,248 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $335,000 |
| New York | 9 | $235,200 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $210,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $105,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $45,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Migraine Disorders | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Partners in Health | University of global health equity $150; ohns program/training & access $50k | $200,000 |
| Americares | General purpose | $175,000 |
| Healthcare Without Harm | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Rhode Island Foundation | Civic leadership; equity leadership; general purpose | $75,000 |
| Integrate Health | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Seed Global Health | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Last Mile Health | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Sanergy Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Earthenable | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Boma Project | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Global Health Corps | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Echoing Green | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Lwala Community Alliance Inc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation (Project Echo) | Climate and health echo | $50,000 |
| Global Greengrants | Agroecology fund ($20k) & women's enviornmental action ($25k) | $45,000 |
| National Institute for Reproductive Health | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Eyelliance | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Acumen | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Village Health Works | Women's health pavilion | $25,000 |
| Msi-Us | Fight fund | $25,000 |
| Project Drawdown | General purpose | $25,000 |
| University of California San Francisco (UCSF Heal Initiative) | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Panorama Global (Community Health Impact Coalition) | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Blue Ventures | Climate/health in africa | $25,000 |
| Legado | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Greenwave Organization Corp | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Saha Global | General purpose | $20,000 |
| We Care Solar | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Cda Collaborative Learning | Women and climate | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Plant Docs | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Butternut Valley Alliance | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Open Aq | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Grapevine Giving Foundation | Neid/women and climate giving circle | $5,200 |
| Meedan Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Neid Global | Neid gala | $1,248 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick A Godley III
- Kathleen Carney-Godley
- Frederick A Godley IV
- Margot C Godley
- William M Godley
- Ashley O Barrett
Questions people ask
Does Godley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Godley Family Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Godley Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederick A Godley III (President), Kathleen Carney-Godley (Trustee), Frederick A Godley IV (Trustee) and Margot C Godley (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Godley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and education.