The John N Goddard Foundation Inc

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 58-2314424
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

The John N Goddard Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1997, the foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on supporting charitable organizations, primarily in the Metro-Atlanta area and surrounding regions.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$21.5M

+9.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+14.7% YoY

Grant Count

30

-3.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$44K

+18.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John N Goddard Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Goddard Foundation is known as the Alston Family Foundation, with the majority of grants directed to Metro-Atlanta charities and organizations that primarily serve Atlantans.

Primary funding focus areas include:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services
  • Community Health
  • Health and Medical initiatives
  • School Health

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Grant Range

$2,000–$360,000

Average Grant

amount: $163–$1,760

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including:

  • Primary focus: Georgia (particularly Metro-Atlanta)
  • Secondary focus: North Carolina and Texas
  • Additional locations served: Alpharetta, Athens, Atlanta, Brunswick, Charlotte, Decatur, High Point, Roswell, San Francisco, Sea Island, St. Simons Island, and communities in California, Rhode Island, and Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

7states

States

CaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaGeorgiaNorth CarolinaRhode IslandTexasVirginia

Cities

AlpharettaArapahoeAthensAtlantaBrunswickCharlotteCollege ParkDavidsonDecaturForth WorthFront RoyalHigh PointPoolerRoswellSan FranciscoSea IslandSt Simons IslandWarwickWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets:

  • Total assets: $19.6–$21.5 million (varies by reporting year)

Annual Activity (2023):

  • Total revenues: $1,221,019
  • Total expenses: $1,462,663
  • Total giving: $1,127,400–$1,330,000
  • Giving rate: approximately 5.9% of assets

Historical Comparison (2022):

  • Total assets: $19.8 million
  • Total giving: $1.5 million
  • Number of grants: 27
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$981K$2M$3M$4M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$21,472,603$19,564,975$19,806,619
Revenue$3,567,131$1,221,019$1,480,217
Expenses$1,659,503$1,462,663$1,851,817
Qualifying Distributions$1,351,434$1,249,511$1,520,645
Net Investment Income$3,259,241$1,008,733$1,187,340
Distributable Amount$1,430,297$1,329,456$1,367,852

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$376K$753K$1M$2M28 grants202026 grants202127 grants202231 grants202330 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF…$350KVANGUARD DONOR ADVISED F…$160KBOYCE L ANSLEY SCHOOL INC$100KOUR HOUSE$100KANGEL FLIGHT OF GEORGIA$60KMUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY A…$60KJACOBS LADDER CENTER$50KPAT'S PLACE$50KST LUKES EPISCOPAL CHURCH$50KWARRIOR ALLIANCE$50K

Grant Size Distribution

142 grants across all recorded years

98<$50K22$50–100K17$100–250K4$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc ($350,000), Vanguard Donor Advised Fund ($160,000), Boyce L Ansley School Inc ($100,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ADAMS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DCEDUCATIONAL$5,000
ANGEL FLIGHT OF GEORGIA ATLANTA, GAGENERAL OPERATIONS$60,000
ATLANTA POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE ATLANTA, GAGENERAL OPERATIONS$20,000
BACK IN BLUE BUCKHEAD ATLANTA, GAGENERAL OPERATIONS$20,000
BOYCE L ANSLEY SCHOOL INC ATLANTA, GAGENERAL OPERATIONS$100,000
CAMP SEAFARER ARAPAHOE, NCGENERAL OPERATIONS$10,000
CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL CHARLOTTE, NCEDUCATIONAL$2,500
CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC ATLANTA, GAGENERAL OPERATIONS$350,000
CROSSROADS COMMUNITY MINISTRIES IN ATLANTA, GAGENERAL OPERATIONS$25,000
FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATUAL HISTORY ATLANTA, GAEDUCATIONAL$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Chairman: James E. Cushman Jr.
  • Vice Chairman: John G. Alston Sr.
  • Secretary: Robert G Edge (listed in some filings)

All trustees and officers serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JAMES E CUSHMAN JRTRUSTEE, CHAIRMAN2—
JOHN G ALSTON SRTRUSTEE, VICE CHAIRMAN2—
JOHN G ALSTON JRTRUSTEE2—
JENNIFER A EUARTTRUSTEE2—
B HARVEY HILL JRTRUSTEE2—
EDITH ALSTON MCDONNELLTRUSTEE2—
ELKIN GAC TAYLORTRUSTEE2—
BLAIN A ELLENSECRETARY2—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The John N Goddard Foundation Inc fund?

The Goddard Foundation is known as the Alston Family Foundation, with the majority of grants directed to Metro-Atlanta charities and organizations that primarily serve Atlantans. Primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Medical initiatives • School Health

How do I apply for a grant from The John N Goddard Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $1.2–$1.3 million • Number of grants: 27–31 grants annually (based on recent years) • Grant range: $2,000–$360,000 • Median grant size: $20,000–$25,000 • Average grant amount: $163–$1,760 **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis. **Recent Grantees (2023):** • The Ansley School ($125,000) • The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia ($65,000) • Pat's Place Child Advocacy…

Where does The John N Goddard Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including: • **Primary focus:** Georgia (particularly Metro-Atlanta) • **Secondary focus:** North Carolina and Texas • **Additional locations served:** Alpharetta, Athens, Atlanta, Brunswick, Charlotte, Decatur, High Point, Roswell, San Francisco, Sea Island, St. Simons Island, and communities in California, Rhode Island, and Virginia

What size grants does The John N Goddard Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The John N Goddard Foundation Inc awarded 30 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The John N Goddard Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The John N Goddard Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.

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