Private foundation · EIN 36-3499047 · Loves Park, Illinois

Goddard Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $125K total, median $3,000. 43% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$125K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in IL
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Illinois Policy InstituteChicago, ILGeneral purposes$15K
Judicial WatchWashington, DCGeneral purposes$10K
National Foundation for Gun RightsSpringfield, VAGeneral purposes$10K
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCEducational$10K
United Way of Rock River ValleyRockford, ILTo provide services for people$10K
America FIRST Legal FoundationWashington, DCGeneral purposes$5,000
Hillsdale CollegeWashington, DCEducational$5,000
Middle Creek ChurchWinnebago, ILGeneral purposes$5,000
Rockford UniversityRockford, ILCharter annual fund$5,000
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenRanson W, WVGeneral purposes$5,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral purposes$5,000
Turning Point USAPheonix, AZGeneral purposes$5,000
Wesley WillowsRockford, ILGood samaritan fund$5,000
The University of the SouthSewanee, TNEducational$3,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSGeneral purposes$3,000
United Service Organizations IncArlington, VAGeneral purposes$3,000
Macular DegenerationClarksburg, MDGeneral purposes$2,000
Rock House KidsRockford, ILTo provide support$2,000
Rockford Symphony OrchestraRockford, ILTo provide musical programs$2,000
Shattuck - St Mary's SchoolFaribault, MNEducational$2,000
Shelter Care MinistriesRockford, ILTo provide shelter to families$2,000
University of Wisconsin OphthalmologyMadison, WIOpthamology research$2,000
Tunnel to TowersPhiladelphia, PAGeneral purposes$2,000
American Battlefield TrustMerrifield, VAGeneral purposes$1,000
Chicago LighthouseChicago, ILEndowment campaign$1,000
Friends of the CoronadoRockford, ILGeneral purposes$1,000
Peterson Meadows Endowment FundRockford, ILEndowment fund$1,000
The Rotary FoundationChicago, ILTo provide services for people$1,000
Tinker Swiss Cottage MuseumRockford, ILMuseum$1,000
The Epoch TimesNew York, NYGeneral purposes$1,000

By state: Illinois 13 · District of Columbia 4 · Virginia 3 · Tennessee 2 · West Virginia 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Goddard Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Loves Park, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Goddard Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Goddard Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $125K across 30 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Goddard Family Foundation give?

Illinois (13 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), Virginia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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