William N and Janice V Godfrey
William N and Janice V Godfrey is a private foundation based in Mequon, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including social-service organizations, arts organizations, and music programs.
William N and Janice V Godfrey at a glance
In short: William N and Janice V Godfrey gave $302K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Wisconsin. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $302,000
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,162
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,341,688
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William N and Janice V Godfrey
- 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: 11317 N Bobolink Lane, Mequon, WI 53092
Phone: (414) 477-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William N and Janice V Godfrey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Promise of Ozaukee County ($30K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 183 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 7% to Minnesota, 2% to Virginia, and 1% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William N and Janice V Godfrey open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 37 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 $290K (2020) to $335K (2022). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $302K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Promise of Ozaukee County Port Washington, WI | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Cathedral Center Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Presbyterian Homes & Services Foundation Roseville, MN | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Broom Tree Ministry Delafield, WI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ethnos 360 Waukesha, WI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanty Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Interchange Food Pantry Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,341,688 | $488,232 | $397,238 | $302,000 | 37 | $317,437 | $367,537 | $334,344 |
| 2024 | $5,250,694 | $497,125 | $385,262 | $292,000 | 37 | $307,989 | $385,557 | $323,001 |
| 2023 | $5,138,826 | $345,738 | $390,740 | $299,500 | 37 | $316,543 | $244,253 | $304,109 |
| 2022 | $5,183,828 | $186,745 | $436,699 | $335,000 | 37 | $353,046 | $87,999 | $319,986 |
| 2021 | $5,433,782 | $618,508 | $383,362 | $294,500 | 35 | $309,056 | $510,976 | $347,491 |
| 2020 | $5,198,636 | $125,593 | $381,572 | $290,250 | 31 | — | $38,005 | $311,278 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William N and Janice V Godfrey reported a distributable amount of $334K 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 include support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Family Promise of Ozaukee County says its mission is to provide resources and services to empower homeless families in Ozaukee County. Milwaukee Repertory Theater says it creates theater experiences to entertain, provoke, and inspire dialogue, while Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra says it nurtures and inspires young people through music.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $302,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Listed grants include $30,000 each to Family Promise of Ozaukee County and The Cathedral Center, $20,000 to Presbyterian Homes & Services Foundation, and $15,000 to Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church. Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra each received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Frazier as trustee.
William N and Janice V Godfrey is led by William Frazier, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Frazier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $39K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $39K, to William Frazier (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William N and Janice V Godfrey
How much does William N and Janice V Godfrey give each year?
William N and Janice V Godfrey gave $302K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $292K across 37 grants.
What is William N and Janice V Godfrey's typical grant size?
William N and Janice V Godfrey's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,162, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William N and Janice V Godfrey that year got $2K on average.
Where does William N and Janice V Godfrey give grants?
William N and Janice V Godfrey gives mostly in Wisconsin: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (24 grants), Waukesha, WI (2 grants) and Brookfield, WI (2 grants).
Does William N and Janice V Godfrey give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William N and Janice V Godfrey's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William N and Janice V Godfrey's largest grantees?
William N and Janice V Godfrey's largest 2025 grantees include Family Promise of Ozaukee County ($30,000), The Cathedral Center ($30,000) and Presbyterian Homes & Services Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William N and Janice V Godfrey?
William N and Janice V Godfrey reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $317K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $334K (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 William N and Janice V Godfrey fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Family Promise of Ozaukee County says its mission is to provide resources and services to empower homeless families in Ozaukee County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William N and Janice V Godfrey?
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 William N and Janice V Godfrey's EIN?
William N and Janice V Godfrey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6173383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William N and Janice V Godfrey accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William N and Janice V Godfrey funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-n-and-janice-v-godfrey-morg_9f3947ccc81a41339a37a84dfcc93d7d
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