Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Dudley and Constance Godfrey is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational, cultural, religious, historical, environmental, and charitable organizations.
Dudley and Constance Godfrey at a glance
In short: Dudley and Constance Godfrey gave $1.2M across 106 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Wisconsin. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,169,000
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 106
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,028
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $17,635,304
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (9 of 106, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dudley and Constance Godfrey
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 444 Madison Avenue Suite 301, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 371-8319
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dudley and Constance Godfrey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wake Forest University ($160K). Together the top 10 received $570K.
Grant Size Distribution
502 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 485 grants of 502 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Wisconsin recipients received 46% of grant dollars, followed by North Carolina at 15%, New York at 12%, Illinois at 7%, and Florida at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 106 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dudley and Constance Godfrey open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 106 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $633K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 106 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC | Educational | $160,000 |
| St Pauls Episcopal Church Milwaukee, WI | Religious | $76,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | Cultural | $66,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Cultural | $53,000 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI | Educational | $50,000 |
| Forest Home Historic Preservation Association Inc Milwaukee, WI | Historical | $40,000 |
| Layton Art Collection Chicago, IL | Cultural | $40,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Environmental | $30,000 |
| MCC Scholars Foundation Inc River Hills, WI | Educational | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,635,304 | $2,055,261 | $1,375,771 | $1,169,000 | 106 | $1,189,575 | $1,320,505 | $1,270,483 |
| 2024 | $16,955,814 | $1,753,878 | $1,196,161 | $1,049,700 | 106 | $1,054,339 | $895,557 | $1,179,136 |
| 2023 | $16,398,097 | $1,294,867 | $1,030,034 | $909,500 | 100 | $911,490 | $359,703 | $1,085,363 |
| 2022 | $16,133,264 | $1,151,866 | $848,390 | $735,500 | 97 | $737,387 | $79,088 | $1,018,763 |
| 2021 | $15,829,788 | $1,485,657 | $841,410 | $723,500 | 93 | $725,418 | $416,902 | $1,027,938 |
| 2020 | $15,185,541 | $1,350,183 | $736,081 | $633,250 | 88 | — | $385,811 | $921,400 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dudley and Constance Godfrey reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in several areas. For example, Wake Forest University describes its work as higher education in liberal arts and graduate and professional fields; the Milwaukee Art Museum says it collects, preserves, and presents art and provides education about art and art history. The Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, and education. Forest Home Historic Preservation Association describes its work as supporting environmental, educational, and historic preservation efforts at Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 106 grants totaling $1,169,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $160,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $160,000 to Wake Forest University for educational purposes, $76,000 to St Pauls Episcopal Church for religious purposes, $66,000 to the Milwaukee Art Museum for cultural purposes, and $53,000 to the Zoological Society of Milwaukee for cultural purposes. Other notable grants included $50,000 to Milwaukee School of Engineering for educational purposes, $40,000 to Forest Home Historic Preservation Association for historical purposes, and $30,000 each to the Hospital for Special Surgery Fund and the Wildlife Conservation Society.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dudley J Godfrey III as president and director; Adam P Godfrey as vice-president, treasurer, and director; and Paul Lachman as secretary and director.
Dudley and Constance Godfrey is led by Dudley J. Godfrey III, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dudley J. Godfrey III
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam P. Godfrey
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Lachman
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: J. Gardner Govan (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Sue E. Christensen (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dudley and Constance Godfrey
How much does Dudley and Constance Godfrey give each year?
Dudley and Constance Godfrey gave $1.2M across 106 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 106 grants.
What is Dudley and Constance Godfrey's typical grant size?
Dudley and Constance Godfrey's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,028, across 106 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dudley and Constance Godfrey that year got $5K on average.
Where does Dudley and Constance Godfrey give grants?
Dudley and Constance Godfrey's top state is Wisconsin, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (15%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (31 grants), New York, NY (12 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Winston-Salem, NC (3 grants).
Does Dudley and Constance Godfrey give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 106 grants with a stated purpose on Dudley and Constance Godfrey's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (51 grants), "Educational" (15 grants) and "Historical" (15 grants).
Who are Dudley and Constance Godfrey's largest grantees?
Dudley and Constance Godfrey's largest 2025 grantees include Wake Forest University ($160,000), St Pauls Episcopal Church ($76,000) and Milwaukee Art Museum ($66,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dudley and Constance Godfrey?
Dudley and Constance Godfrey reported $17.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dudley and Constance Godfrey fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dudley and Constance Godfrey?
Dudley and Constance Godfrey does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Dudley and Constance Godfrey's EIN?
Dudley and Constance Godfrey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1562846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dudley and Constance Godfrey accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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