The Goddard Foundation
The Goddard Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cordova, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $804K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $52K.
The Goddard Foundation at a glance
In short: The Goddard Foundation gave $42K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,168
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,271
- +126.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,050
- Total assets
- $803,555
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Goddard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Other Small Misc Grants ($16K). Together the top 8 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Goddard Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2024) to $46K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Other Small Misc Grants Memphis, TN | To further the growth and developement, education, and financial support of various charities | $16,000 |
| St Johns Prep Danvers, MA | To further the growth and developement, education, and financial support of various charities | $13,568 |
| University of Virgina Law Foundatio Charlottesville, VA | To further the growth and developement, education, and financial support of various charities | $5,000 |
| Advent Presbyterian Church Cordova, TN | To further the growth and developement, education, and financial support of various charities | $2,100 |
| Page Robbins Adult Care Collierville, TN | To further the growth and developement, education, and financial support of various charities | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Nashville, TN | To further the growth and developement, education, and financial support of various charities | $1,500 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | To further the growth and developement, education, and financial support of various charities | $1,000 |
| Jones Chapel MB Church Grand Junction, TN | To further the growth and developement, education, and financial support of various charities | $1,000 |
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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 | $803,555 | $51,829 | $64,918 | $42,168 | 8 | $42,168 | $51,829 | $38,671 |
| 2024 | $796,641 | $56,811 | $54,142 | $37,300 | 16 | $37,300 | $56,811 | $35,349 |
| 2023 | $680,590 | $38,755 | $58,205 | $38,500 | 20 | $38,500 | $40,921 | $33,686 |
| 2022 | $708,190 | $32,079 | $64,553 | $45,650 | 27 | — | $31,789 | — |
| 2021 | $908,919 | $47,789 | $60,018 | $41,500 | 23 | — | $48,153 | — |
| 2020 | $828,889 | $52,521 | $62,643 | $45,150 | 32 | — | $52,505 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Goddard Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Goddard Foundation is led by Stewart Goddard, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stewart Goddard
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $8K (2025)
Ashley Goddard Tucker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Courtney Goddard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Whitney Goddard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Pamela Goddard
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$500 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Stephen Goddard
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$7K (2022) → $14K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Stephen Goddard (VP/Secy). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Goddard Foundation
How much does The Goddard Foundation give each year?
The Goddard Foundation gave $42K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 16 grants.
What is The Goddard Foundation's typical grant size?
The Goddard Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,050, and its average grant was $5,271, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Goddard Foundation give grants?
The Goddard Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (32%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does The Goddard Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Goddard Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Goddard Foundation's largest grantees?
The Goddard Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Other Small Misc Grants ($16,000), St Johns Prep ($13,568) and University of Virgina Law Foundatio ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Goddard Foundation?
The Goddard Foundation reported $804K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Goddard Foundation?
The Goddard Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cordova, TN. It holds $804K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Goddard Foundation's EIN?
The Goddard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1755473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 January 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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