The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton
The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton is a private foundation, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $45K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $185K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton at a glance
In short: The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton gave $185K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $92K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $184,805
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $92,403
- Median grant
- $92,403
- Total assets
- $45,173
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (84% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Godina Family Donor Advised Fund ($155K). Together the top 2 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Godina Family Donor Advised Fund Stamford, CT | Unrestricted Contribution | $154,805 |
| St Mary's Hospital for Children Bayside, NY | Unrestricted Contribution | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $45,173 | $8,948 | $189,332 | $184,805 | 2 | $8,948 | $4,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Elaine Godina
Founder
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Godina
Officer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton
How much does The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton give each year?
The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton gave $185K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton?
The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton reported $45K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9K.
Where does The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton operate?
The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton has awarded grants in Connecticut, New York.
How much is The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton's EIN?
The Elaine and John Godina Foundaton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1442623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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