Private foundation · EIN 46-6173383 · Mequon, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William N and Janice V Godfrey Family Foundation Tr

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: 37 grants paid, $302K total, median $5,000. 92% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
37
$302K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WI
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Family Promise of Ozaukee CountyPort Washington, WIUnrestricted$30K
The Cathedral CenterMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$30K
Presbyterian Homes & Services FoundationRoseville, MNUnrestricted$20K
Tippecanoe Presbyterian ChurchMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$15K
Broom Tree MinistryDelafield, WIUnrestricted$10K
Ethnos 360Waukesha, WIUnrestricted$10K
Habitat for HumantyMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$10K
Interchange Food PantryMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$10K
Milwaukee Art MuseumMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$10K
Milwaukee Repertory TheaterMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$10K
Milwaukee Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$10K
Milwaukee Youth Symphony OrchestraMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$10K
Ozaukee Food AllianceSaukville, WIUnrestricted$10K
YMCA of Greater Waukesha CountyWaukesha, WIUnrestricted$10K
The Christian Broadcast NetworkVirginia Beach, VAUnrestricted$7,500
Elmbrook ChurchBrookfield, WIUnrestricted$7,500
Fisher House WisconsinMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$7,500
Basics in Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$5,000
Elmbrook Church MissionsBrookfield, WIUnrestricted$5,000
Evangelical Child and Family AgencyNew Berlin, WIUnrestricted$5,000
FIRST StageMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$5,000
Inner Beauty CenterMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$5,000
Milwaukee College PrepMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$5,000
Milwaukee Public MuseumMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$5,000
Next Act TheaterMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$5,000
Next Door FoundationMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$5,000
Our Next GenerationMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$5,000
War Memorial CenterMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$5,000
Kids Matter IncMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$4,500
Above the CloudsMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$3,500
Artists Working in EducationMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$3,500
Miami UniversityOxford, OHUnrestricted$3,500
The Boynton SocietyAppleton, WIUnrestricted$3,500
Discovery WorldMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$3,000
Lighthouse Youth CenterMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$3,000
The Park People of Milwaukee CountyMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted$3,000
Seal IncGlendale, WIUnrestricted$2,000

By state: Wisconsin 34 · Minnesota 1 · Virginia 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

William N and Janice V Godfrey Family Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Mequon, Wisconsin, administered in care of William H Frazier, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 William N and Janice V Godfrey Family Foundation Tr 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 William N and Janice V Godfrey Family Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $302K across 37 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does William N and Janice V Godfrey Family Foundation Tr give?

Wisconsin (34 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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