The Goddard Foundation
The Goddard Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including universities, cultural and historical organizations, a church, a zoo, and organizations serving people with health-related needs.
Key facts about The Goddard Foundation
In short: The Goddard Foundation gave $168K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 58-6457988
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,800
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- Average grant
- $3,356
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (15 of 50, 2024)
- Total assets
- $275,616
- Primary geography
- Georgia (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$276K
+6.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$168K
+43.2% YoY
Grant Count
50
+4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+37.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goddard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Goddard Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 50 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 734% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. Its 2024 giving included general operating budget grants to educational institutions, cultural organizations, and other charitable recipients. For example, Emory University describes its work as expanding access to education and advancing medical research. Camp Twin Lakes describes its work as providing recreational and educational programs for campers facing serious illness, disabilities, and other challenges. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $167,800. Grants ranged from $100 to $33,750, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $33,750 to Emory University, $25,000 each to Mercer University and the Supreme Court Historical Society, $17,500 to Wesleyan College, and $16,650 to Zoo Atlanta. Each was designated for a general operating budget.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Georgia received 82% of grant dollars and recipients in Washington, DC, received 15%. Recipients in Colorado, New York, and California each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 50 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
229 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EMORY UNIVERSITY Atlanta, GA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $33,750 |
| MERCER UNIVERSITY Macon, GA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $25,000 |
| SUPREME COURT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Washington, DC | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $25,000 |
| WESLEYAN COLLEGE Macon, GA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $17,500 |
| ZOO ATLANTA Atlanta, GA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $16,650 |
| PEACHTREE ROAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Atlanta, GA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $13,400 |
| UGA FOUNDATION Athens, GA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $5,000 |
| CAMP TWIN LAKES Atlanta, GA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $2,500 |
| GEORGIA FOR GEORGIA INC Atlanta, GA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $2,190 |
| GEORGIAN STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION Marietta, GA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $1,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275,616 | $186,869 | $171,350 | $167,800 (50 grants) |
| 2023 | $260,097 | $110,998 | $120,555 | $117,155 (48 grants) |
| 2022 | $269,654 | $160,036 | $141,690 | $138,590 (39 grants) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $275,616 | $260,097 | $269,654 |
| Revenue | $186,869 | $110,998 | $160,036 |
| Expenses | $171,350 | $120,555 | $141,690 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $167,800 | $117,155 | $138,590 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,869 | $10,998 | $10,036 |
| Distributable Amount | $22,876 | $21,183 | $19,883 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert C Goddard III is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Goddard Foundation is led by Robert C. Goddard III, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert C. Goddard III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 3390 Peachtree Road Ne Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 442-5500
Frequently asked questions about The Goddard Foundation
How much does The Goddard Foundation give each year?
The Goddard Foundation gave $168K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $117K across 48 grants.
What is The Goddard Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goddard Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,356, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Goddard Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Goddard Foundation give grants?
The Goddard Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (21 grants), Brunswick, GA (3 grants), Macon, GA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Goddard Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Goddard Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Goddard Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goddard Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Emory University ($33,750), Mercer University ($25,000) and Supreme Court Historical Society ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Goddard Foundation?
The Goddard Foundation reported $276K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Goddard Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. Its 2024 giving included general operating budget grants to educational institutions, cultural organizations, and other charitable recipients. For example, Emory University describes its work as expanding access to education and advancing medical research. Camp Twin Lakes describes its work as providing recreational and educational programs for campers facing serious illness, disabilities, and other challenges. Th…
How do I apply for a grant from The Goddard Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Goddard Foundation's EIN?
The Goddard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6457988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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.
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