The Goddard Foundation
The Goddard Foundation was a private foundation based in Danville, California. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return and says the foundation was dissolved, with all remaining assets distributed or to be distributed to a 501(c)(3) charity; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Goddard Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goddard Foundation gave $625K across 15 grants in 2020 (avg $42K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $624,924
- +939.4% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 15
- -21.1% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $41,662
- +1216.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (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.
How to apply to The Goddard Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy appears in its final-return filing and is not presented as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 140 Montair Court, Danville, CA 94526
Phone: (925) 838-9919
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Goddard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Stanford University ($35K). Together the top 5 received $63K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($561,924), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 34 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 filing’s grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was reported as Indiana 84%, California 12%, Tennessee 2%, New York 2%, and Illinois 1%. These figures describe the locations of reported recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $625K (2020). In 2020 it made 15 grants totaling $625K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $561,924 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | General Use | $35,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation Berkeley, CA | Graduate Fellowship Endowment | $10,000 |
| UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Use | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Northern Califor San Francisco, CA | Genearal Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Danville Library Foundation Danville, CA | Genearal Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
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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 | — | $271,606 | $634,065 | $624,924 | 15 | $186,606 | $22,760 |
| 2019 | $190,102 | $182,035 | $61,123 | $60,125 | 19 | $71,535 | $21,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goddard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2020 — 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 is stated in the available information. Among its 2020 grantees, Hearing Health Foundation describes its mission as preventing and curing hearing loss and tinnitus through research. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $624,924. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $325,392, with a median grant of $6,000. The largest reported awards included $325,392 and $191,000 to Morgan Stanley Global Impact Fund for donor-advised funds, and $35,000 to Stanford University for general use. Other recipients included an individual recipient ($12,000), UC Berkeley Foundation ($10,000), UCSF Foundation ($8,000), and Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa ($6,000). Hearing Health Foundation and Feeding America each received $5,000 and $4,000, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Joan M Goddard as president; John Goddard as secretary/treasurer; and John W Goddard Jr and Christina G Goddard as directors.
The Goddard Foundation is led by Joan M. Goddard, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Joan M. Goddard
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christina G. Goddard
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John W. Goddard Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Goddard
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Goddard Foundation
How much does The Goddard Foundation give each year?
The Goddard Foundation gave $625K across 15 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $60K across 19 grants.
What is The Goddard Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goddard Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $6,000, and its average grant was $41,662, across 15 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goddard Foundation give grants?
The Goddard Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Goddard Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of The Goddard Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donor Advised Fund" (3 grants).
Who are The Goddard Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goddard Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Stanford University ($35,000), Uc Berkeley Foundation ($10,000) and UCSF Foundation ($8,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($561,924), which are not listed by name. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Goddard Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Among its 2020 grantees, Hearing Health Foundation describes its mission as preventing and curing hearing loss and tinnitus through research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Goddard Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Goddard Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Goddard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Goddard Foundation's EIN?
The Goddard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3285519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does The Goddard Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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