The Godric Foundation
The Godric Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $194K. Net investment income was $463K.
The Godric Foundation at a glance
In short: The Godric Foundation gave $194K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $193,895
- -68.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,474
- -68.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $3,140,393
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Godric Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lobero Theatre Foundation ($100K). Together the top 4 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 26 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Godric Foundation gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $194K (2024) to $998K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lobero Theatre Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Goleta, CA | In Support of the Building Resilience Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Inc Santa Barbara, CA | In Support of the Backcountry Project | $25,000 |
| Elings Park Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | For Elings Tennis Center and General Park | $18,895 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,140,393 | $403,203 | $269,494 | $193,895 | 4 | $245,605 | $462,988 | $365,577 |
| 2023 | $2,975,156 | $508,768 | $671,804 | $608,560 | 4 | $652,653 | $489,602 | $296,599 |
| 2022 | $3,138,192 | $822,837 | $1,077,613 | $998,041 | 7 | $1,044,984 | $670,589 | $298,092 |
| 2021 | $3,392,968 | $612,066 | $657,093 | $579,505 | 6 | $632,822 | $772,475 | $369,189 |
| 2020 | $3,437,995 | $642,616 | $721,836 | $665,806 | 5 | — | $390,575 | $304,377 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Godric Foundation reported a distributable amount of $366K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Godric Foundation is led by Marcia W. Constance, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcia W. Constance
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie W. Constance
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pegine E. Grayson
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett E. Hodges
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian M. Hodges
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon H. Bradford
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Julie Lytle Nesbit (2020–2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Richard E. Llewellyn II (2020) — CFO
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Godric Foundation
How much does The Godric Foundation give each year?
The Godric Foundation gave $194K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $609K across 4 grants.
What is The Godric Foundation's typical grant size?
The Godric Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $48,474, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Godric Foundation give grants?
The Godric Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (3 grants).
Does The Godric Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Godric Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Godric Foundation?
The Godric Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $366K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Godric Foundation's EIN?
The Godric Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3500486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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