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The John & Sally Godfrey Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bryan, Texas · EIN 814622022

The John & Sally Godfrey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bryan, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $351,102 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $218,648. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $274,687 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$100,49313$2.0 million
2024$274,6879$2.2 million
2025$351,10212$2.2 million

How to apply

The John & Sally Godfrey 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The John & Sally Godfrey Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas12$351,102

Grants paid in 2025

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Scotty's House - Child Advocacy Center
Bryan, TX
Charitable purposes$218,648
12th Man Foundation
College Station, TX
Charitable purposes$32,454
Scotty's House - Raise the Paw Match
Bryan, TX
Charitable purposes$30,000
Ut Austin Briscoe Center for American History
Austin, TX
Charitable purposes$25,000
Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History
Bryan, TX
Charitable purposes$10,000
Bryan Choir Booster
Bryan, TX
Charitable purposes$10,000
American Heart Association
Dallas, TX
Charitable purposes$7,500
Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Inc
Austin, TX
Charitable purposes$5,000
St Andrews Episcopal Church
Bryan, TX
Charitable purposes$5,000
Bryan Isd Education Foundation
Bryan, TX
Charitable purposes$2,500
Scotty's House - Women of Courage
Bryan, TX
Charitable purposes$2,500
The Salvation Army
Bryan, TX
Charitable purposes$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The John & Sally Godfrey Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The John & Sally Godfrey Family Foundation give?

$351,102 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.

Who runs The John & Sally Godfrey Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John Godfrey (Chairman), Sally Godfrey (Sec/Treasury), Richard Godfrey (Director) and Russell Godfrey (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The John & Sally Godfrey Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.

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