Fred and Mary Godley Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fred and Mary Godley Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $800,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$800,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$47.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $700,000 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 | $700,000 | 18 | $14.7 million |
| 2024 | $800,000 | 17 | $47.0 million |
How to apply
Fred and Mary 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.
What Fred and Mary Godley Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 10 | $520,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $150,000 |
| New York | 2 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends Center for Children | General | $200,000 |
| Leap Inc | General | $150,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Crosby Fund for Haitian Education | General | $100,000 |
| Earthjustice | General | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of South NE | General | $50,000 |
| NPR CPTV WNPR | General | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Audubon Society | General | $10,000 |
| Generation West Virginia | General | $10,000 |
| Integrated Refugee Immigrant Ser | General | $10,000 |
| Lyme Land Conservation Trust | General | $10,000 |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs | General | $10,000 |
| Heartland Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Shoreline Soupo Kitchens Pantries | General | $10,000 |
| A Place Called Hope Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Cornell University | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Godley
Questions people ask
Does Fred and Mary Godley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fred and Mary Godley Family Foundation give?
$800,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fred and Mary Godley Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert M Godley (President).
What does Fred and Mary Godley Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.