The John N Goddard Foundation Inc
The John N Goddard Foundation Inc is an Atlanta, Georgia-based private foundation that files Form 990-PF. Its 2025 filing reports 32 grants totaling $1,409,210. Listed recipients include organizations working in health care, education, family services, veterans’ services, arts, land conservation, and public spaces.
The John N Goddard Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The John N Goddard Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Georgia. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,409,210
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,038
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $22,952,408
- +6.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (90% 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 N Goddard Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1380 W Paces Ferry Road Nw 1120, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 574-6540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John N Goddard Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc ($360K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 146 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Atlanta. In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 6% to North Carolina, and 4% to California. The filing also lists 0% for recipients in Washington, DC, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The John N Goddard Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 32 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.2M (2023) to $1.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $360,000 |
| Boyce L Ansley School Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $105,000 |
| Hand and Hand of Glynn Brunswick, GA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Our House Decatur, GA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Warrior Alliance Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia Atlanta, GA | Educational | $55,000 |
| Angel Flight of Georgia Atlanta, GA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Jacobs Ladder Center Roswell, GA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Pat's Place Charlotte, NC | Educational | $50,000 |
| St Simons Land Trust St Simons Island, GA | General Operations | $50,000 |
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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 | $22,952,408 | $3,252,321 | $1,772,516 | $1,409,210 | 32 | $1,436,805 | $2,930,197 | $1,552,647 |
| 2024 | $21,472,603 | $3,567,131 | $1,659,503 | $1,330,000 | 30 | $1,351,434 | $3,259,241 | $1,430,297 |
| 2023 | $19,564,975 | $1,221,019 | $1,462,663 | $1,159,820 | 31 | $1,249,511 | $1,008,733 | $1,329,456 |
| 2022 | $19,806,619 | $1,480,217 | $1,851,817 | $1,505,000 | 27 | $1,520,645 | $1,187,340 | $1,367,852 |
| 2021 | $20,176,999 | $3,068,942 | $1,686,893 | $1,200,000 | 26 | $1,233,456 | $2,615,532 | $1,461,699 |
| 2020 | $18,721,558 | $758,477 | $1,710,159 | $1,188,475 | 28 | — | $262,717 | $1,200,506 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John N Goddard Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Boyce L Ansley School says its mission is to help break generational poverty through family support and a rigorous academic program. Our House says it provides transformative care to end family homelessness, while The Warrior Alliance describes its work as coordinating veteran services to support veterans and their families.
Other recipients describe work in arts education and public museums, conservation and land management, parks and public land, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and the preservation of coastal Georgia’s historical and cultural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $1,409,210. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $360,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
The largest listed grant was $360,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Inc for general operations. Other large grants included $105,000 to Boyce L Ansley School Inc for general operations; $100,000 each to Hand and Hand of Glynn, Our House, and Warrior Alliance for general operations; and $55,000 to the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia for educational purposes. Pat’s Place received $50,000 for educational purposes. St Simons Land Trust and the Trust for Public Land each received $50,000 for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James E Cushman Jr as trustee and chairman; John G Alston Sr as trustee and vice chairman; John G Alston Jr, Jennifer A Euart, B Harvey Hill Jr, Edith Alston McDonnell, and Elkin Gac Taylor as trustees; and Blain A Ellen as secretary.
The John N Goddard Foundation Inc is led by James E. Cushman Jr., Trustee & Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James E. Cushman Jr.
Trustee & Chairman
Trustee → Trustee & Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
B. Harvey Hill Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edith Alston McDonnell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elkin Gac Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer A. Euart
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John G. Alston Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John G. Alston Sr.
Trustee & Vice Chairman
Trustee & Chairman → Trustee & Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blain A. Ellen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert G. Edge (2022) — Legal Counsel - Emeritus
- Former: Elkin Goddard Alston II (2020) — Trustee & Vice Chairman
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 N Goddard Foundation Inc
How much does The John N Goddard Foundation Inc give each year?
The John N Goddard Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 30 grants.
What is The John N Goddard Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The John N Goddard Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $44,038, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John N Goddard Foundation Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does The John N Goddard Foundation Inc give grants?
The John N Goddard Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (14 grants), St Simons Island, GA (3 grants), Charlotte, NC (3 grants) and Roswell, GA (2 grants).
Does The John N Goddard Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The John N Goddard Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (8 grants).
Who are The John N Goddard Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The John N Goddard Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc ($360,000), Boyce L Ansley School Inc ($105,000) and Hand and Hand of Glynn ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John N Goddard Foundation Inc?
The John N Goddard Foundation Inc reported $23.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 does The John N Goddard Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, The Boyce L Ansley School says its mission is to help break generational poverty through family support and a rigorous academic program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John N Goddard Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John N Goddard Foundation Inc's EIN?
The John N Goddard Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2314424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The John N Goddard Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The John N Goddard Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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