The John & Sally Godfrey Family
The John & Sally Godfrey Family is a private foundation based in Bryan, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $351,102, all to recipients in Texas.
The John & Sally Godfrey Family at a glance
In short: The John & Sally Godfrey Family gave $351K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Texas. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $351,102
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,259
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $2,035,432
- -1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The John & Sally Godfrey Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4824 Miravista Court, Bryan, TX 77802
Phone: (979) 731-1800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John & Sally Godfrey Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Scotty's House - Child Advocacy Center ($219K). Together the top 10 received $346K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 53 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John & Sally Godfrey Family open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 466% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 320% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $351K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $351K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scotty's House - Child Advocacy Center Bryan, TX | Charitable Purposes | $218,648 |
| 12TH Man Foundation College Station, TX | Charitable Purposes | $32,454 |
| Scotty's House - Raise the Paw Match Bryan, TX | Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| UT Austin Briscoe Center for American History Austin, TX | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History Bryan, TX | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Bryan Choir Booster Bryan, TX | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Charitable Purposes | $7,500 |
| Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas Inc Austin, TX | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| St Andrews Episcopal Church Bryan, TX | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Bryan ISD Education Foundation Bryan, TX | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,035,432 | $331,444 | $372,831 | $351,102 | 12 | $351,102 | $214,292 | $109,675 |
| 2024 | $2,075,906 | $482,643 | $296,029 | $274,687 | 9 | $274,687 | $311,773 | $101,216 |
| 2023 | $1,927,599 | $525,015 | $110,724 | $100,493 | 13 | $100,493 | $417,351 | $81,654 |
| 2022 | $1,558,994 | $-52,432 | $80,502 | $62,000 | 7 | $62,000 | $37,672 | $84,784 |
| 2021 | $1,697,548 | $1,281,828 | $82,182 | $73,505 | 12 | $73,505 | $551,907 | $57,962 |
| 2020 | $1,029,892 | $-129,923 | $38,129 | $36,070 | 8 | — | $39,177 | $50,880 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John & Sally Godfrey Family reported a distributable amount of $110K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a child advocacy center, a university foundation, a history museum, a choir booster organization, a church, and education and health organizations.
The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History describes its mission as stimulating understanding of natural and cultural history and encouraging responsible stewardship of natural resources. The American Heart Association describes its mission as being “a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.” St Andrews Episcopal Church says it supports, encourages, and assists the church’s religious activities. Bryan ISD Education Foundation says it provides funds and property to aid the teaching and service functions of Bryan Independent School District.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $351,102. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $218,648, with a median grant of $8,750.
The largest reported grants included $218,648 to Scotty’s House – Child Advocacy Center, $32,454 to 12th Man Foundation, $30,000 to Scotty’s House – Raise the Paw Match, and $25,000 to UT Austin Briscoe Center for American History. Other grants included $10,000 each to Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History and Bryan Choir Booster; $7,500 to American Heart Association; $5,000 each to Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas and St Andrews Episcopal Church; and $2,500 each to Bryan ISD Education Foundation, Scotty’s House – Women of Courage, and The Salvation Army.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Godfrey as chairman; Sally Godfrey as secretary/treasurer; and Richard Godfrey, Russell Godfrey, and Mary Godfrey Whitaker as directors.
The John & Sally Godfrey Family is led by John Godfrey, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Godfrey
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Godfrey Whitaker
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Godfrey
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Godfrey
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Godfrey
Secretary & Treasury
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The John & Sally Godfrey Family
How much does The John & Sally Godfrey Family give each year?
The John & Sally Godfrey Family gave $351K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $275K across 9 grants.
What is The John & Sally Godfrey Family's typical grant size?
The John & Sally Godfrey Family's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $29,259, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John & Sally Godfrey Family that year got $11K on average.
Where does The John & Sally Godfrey Family give grants?
The John & Sally Godfrey Family gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bryan, TX (8 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Who are The John & Sally Godfrey Family's largest grantees?
The John & Sally Godfrey Family's largest 2025 grantees include Scotty's House - Child Advocacy Center ($218,648), 12TH Man Foundation ($32,454) and Scotty's House - Raise the Paw Match ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John & Sally Godfrey Family?
The John & Sally Godfrey Family reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $351K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John & Sally Godfrey Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a child advocacy center, a university foundation, a history museum, a choir booster organization, a church, and education and health organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John & Sally Godfrey Family?
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 John & Sally Godfrey Family's EIN?
The John & Sally Godfrey Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4622022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The John & Sally Godfrey Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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