The Godfrey Family Foundation
The Godfrey Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Monte Sereno, California. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, with 2025 giving supporting recipients in several states.
The Godfrey Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Godfrey Family Foundation gave $20K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $703.448), top state Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,400
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +45.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $703
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $483,307
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Godfrey 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: 17660 Vineland Ave, Monte Sereno, CA 95030
Phone: (408) 295-6200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Godfrey Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Auburn University Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 38% to recipients in California. The remaining shares went to Virginia (4%), New York (3%), and the District of Columbia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Godfrey Family Foundation gives
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | General | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest San Jose, CA | General | $1,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital San Francisco, CA | General | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association San Jose, CA | General | $500 |
| American Red Cross San Francisco, CA | General | $500 |
| La Rinconada CC Wildcat Foundation Los Gatos, CA | General | $500 |
| Stanford Medicine Stanford, CA | General | $500 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General | $500 |
| AARP Foundation Washington, DC | General | $300 |
| American Audubon Society New York, NY | General | $300 |
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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 | $483,307 | $47,333 | $48,005 | $20,400 | 29 | $37,828 | $37,156 | $25,452 |
| 2024 | $483,979 | $39,141 | $43,086 | $18,750 | 20 | $33,983 | $13,330 | $23,001 |
| 2023 | $487,924 | $122,853 | $39,500 | $12,845 | 7 | $30,380 | $32,339 | $22,459 |
| 2022 | $404,571 | $129,213 | $37,870 | $11,500 | 3 | $29,089 | $48,546 | $20,297 |
| 2021 | $313,228 | $46,504 | $36,216 | $12,200 | 6 | — | $39,318 | $16,285 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Godfrey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for an educational institution, health-related organizations, a food bank, and conservation and social-service organizations. The grantees describe their own work: Auburn University Foundation says it operates for the exclusive benefit of Auburn University, an educational, land-grant institution; The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends; and the American Diabetes Association says it works to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes. AARP Foundation describes its work as reducing poverty and financial hardship among older adults.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $20,400. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $300. It reported 20 grants totaling $18,750 in 2024 and 7 totaling $12,845 in 2023.
The largest 2025 grant was $10,000 to Auburn University Foundation. Other notable grants included $1,500 each to Second Harvest in San Jose and St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in San Francisco; $500 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, American Red Cross, La Rinconada CC Wildcat Foundation, Stanford Medicine, and The Nature Conservancy; and $300 each to AARP Foundation, American Audubon Society, and the American Diabetes Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ralph Godfrey as president; Lynda H Godfrey as secretary and treasurer; and Traci L Godfrey, Heather R Godfrey, Ragan E Godfrey, and Kelly G Whisenant as directors.
The Godfrey Family Foundation is led by Ralph Godfrey, President on every filing since 2021; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ralph Godfrey
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather R. Godfrey
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Kelly G. Whisenant
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Ragan E. Godfrey
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Traci L. Godfrey
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Lynda H. Godfrey
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $4K, to Traci L Godfrey (Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Godfrey Family Foundation
How much does The Godfrey Family Foundation give each year?
The Godfrey Family Foundation gave $20K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 20 grants.
What is The Godfrey Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Godfrey Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $703, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Godfrey Family Foundation give grants?
The Godfrey Family Foundation's top state is Alabama, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (7 grants), San Jose, CA (3 grants), Arlington, VA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Godfrey Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Godfrey Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Godfrey Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Godfrey Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Auburn University Foundation ($10,000), Second Harvest ($1,500) and St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Godfrey Family Foundation?
The Godfrey Family Foundation reported $483K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Godfrey Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for an educational institution, health-related organizations, a food bank, and conservation and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Godfrey 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 The Godfrey Family Foundation's EIN?
The Godfrey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0557817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Godfrey 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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