Goddard Family Foundation
The Goddard Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Loves Park, Illinois. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in public policy, education, community services, and health.
Goddard Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Goddard Family Foundation gave $125K across 30 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), top state Illinois. 10% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $125,000
- +19.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 30
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,167
- -0.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,049,761
- +12.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 30, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (41% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Goddard Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 15550, Loves Park, IL 61132-5550
Phone: (815) 395-4410
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Goddard Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Illinois Policy Institute ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 141 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2026 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Illinois accounted for 41% of grant dollars, the District of Columbia 24%, Virginia 11%, Tennessee 6%, and West Virginia 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Goddard Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 30 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 77% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $125K (2026). In 2026 it made 30 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Policy Institute Chicago, IL | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| National Foundation for Gun Rights Springfield, VA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Educational | $10,000 |
| United Way of Rock River Valley Rockford, IL | To Provide Services for People | $10,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation Washington, DC | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College Washington, DC | Educational | $5,000 |
| Middle Creek Church Winnebago, IL | General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Rockford University Rockford, IL | Charter Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Ranson W, WV | General Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,049,761 | $205,315 | $157,943 | $125,000 | 30 | $128,707 | $178,389 | $138,450 |
| 2025 | $2,713,041 | $114,842 | $129,770 | $104,300 | 25 | $106,224 | $91,710 | $129,193 |
| 2024 | $2,453,215 | $62,528 | $143,209 | $121,500 | 34 | $123,215 | $53,207 | $115,023 |
| 2023 | $2,350,381 | $58,173 | $139,620 | $116,000 | 37 | $117,575 | $36,824 | $115,392 |
| 2022 | $2,648,039 | $1,567,952 | $70,692 | $50,000 | 15 | $51,500 | $41,431 | $126,160 |
| 2021 | $1,055,039 | $39,637 | $49,472 | $40,000 | 17 | — | $31,943 | $46,586 |
| 2020 | $973,963 | $36,660 | $52,145 | $40,000 | 18 | — | $26,818 | $46,927 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goddard Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include educating Illinois constituents on public policy issues (Illinois Policy Institute), promoting conservative public policies (The Heritage Foundation), and improving lives through community action (United Way of Rock River Valley). Other recipients included organizations focused on legal support for Second Amendment rights (National Foundation for Gun Rights), government accountability (Judicial Watch), higher education (Rockford University), and research and treatment for pediatric catastrophic diseases (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital). These descriptions are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $125,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest were $15,000 to Illinois Policy Institute and $10,000 each to Judicial Watch, National Foundation for Gun Rights, The Heritage Foundation, and United Way of Rock River Valley. Other $5,000 grants included awards to America First Legal Foundation, Hillsdale College, Middle Creek Church, Rockford University, Shriners Hospital for Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Turning Point USA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists A. John Goddard III as president and director; Christopher J. Goddard as vice president and director; Dulcie Keckler as secretary and treasurer; Mercy P. Goddard as assistant secretary and director; Katherine Viret Page as vice president and director; and Sarah G. Adler as director.
Goddard Family Foundation is led by A. John Goddard III, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
A. John Goddard III
President & Director
President, Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine G. Viret Page
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mercy P. Goddard
Assistant Secretary & Director
Secretary → Assistant Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah G. Adler
Director
Assistant Secretary & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Goddard
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dulcie Keckler
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Barbara Cullen (2023–2024) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Paul D. Goddard Dec'd (2021) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Paul D. Goddard (2020) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Goddard Family Foundation
How much does Goddard Family Foundation give each year?
Goddard Family Foundation gave $125K across 30 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $104K across 25 grants.
What is Goddard Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Goddard Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,167, across 30 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Goddard Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Goddard Family Foundation give grants?
Goddard Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Goddard Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Goddard Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Goddard Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Goddard Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Illinois Policy Institute ($15,000), Judicial Watch ($10,000) and National Foundation for Gun Rights ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Goddard Family Foundation?
Goddard Family Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (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 Goddard Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Goddard Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Goddard Family Foundation's EIN?
Goddard Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3499047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Goddard Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Goddard Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/goddard-family-foundation-morg_9e0e040fc511493995bc2f86f9f81975
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