How to apply
Statement 6 Contact: Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation, Post Office Box 37349, Jacksonville, Fl, 9046356441, bhsmith@bellsouth.net Deadlines: September 30 of grant year Restrictions: Limited to duval, clay, baker, nassau, st. Johns and putnam counties in florida with emphasis on organizations that provide direct basic services to children
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 40 of 43 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community FoundationJacksonville, FL | Support donors forum-75kdiscretionary grant-440kcommunity resilance grant-1,100,000teen court-105k | $1.7M |
| Feeding Northeast FloridaJacksonville, FL | Food grant | $1.3M |
| United Way of Ne FloridaJacksonville, FL | Full service school site | $500K |
| Downtown Ecumenical CouncilJacksonville, FL | Operate food pantry-80kcapitol campaign-250,000 | $330K |
| Salvation ArmyJacksonville, FL | Community relief | $300K |
| St Vincents FoundationJacksonville, FL | Youth mobile health outreach program | $300K |
| Communities in SchoolsJacksonville, FL | After school program-80k, literacy program-150k | $230K |
| Mali Vai Washington Youth FoundatioJacksonville, FL | After schoolprograms 80k, pavilion 140k | $220K |
| Sulzbacher Homeless CenterJacksonville, FL | Homeless shelter operation | $200K |
| Hope Haven ClinicJacksonville, FL | Support children's mental health clinic | $180K |
| Barnabus Center IncFernandina Beach, FL | Crisis assistance center | $180K |
| Al Lewis Black Opportunity FundJacksonville, FL | Fund administered by community foundation to benefit minorities | $100K |
| Manna Food BankAshville, NC | Food delivery | $100K |
| Hubbard HouseJacksonville, FL | Domestic violence shelter operations | $80K |
| Boys Girls Clubs of Ne FlJacksonville, FL | After school program | $80K |
| Junior AchievementJacksonville, FL | Student finance education program | $60K |
| Dlc Nurse and LearnJacksonville, FL | Support disabled child care | $60K |
| St Augustine Society IncSt Augustine, FL | Emergency housing | $60K |
| Quigley HouseOrange Park, FL | Domestic violence shelter support | $55K |
| Nonprofit CenterJacksonville, FL | Nonprofit support and advocacy group | $50K |
| Safety Shelter of St JohnsSt Augustine, FL | Domestic violence shelter operations | $50K |
| Micah's PlaceFernandina Beach, FL | Domestic violence shelter operations | $50K |
| 2nd Mile MinistriesJacksonville, FL | Youth development program-25k capital campaign-25k | $50K |
| Girls on the RunJacksonville, FL | After school running program | $44K |
| N Fl School Special EdJacksonville, FL | Student therapy | $40K |
| Girls IncJacksonville, FL | After schoolprogram | $40K |
| Carpenter's Shop CenterJacksonville, FL | After school program | $37K |
| Big Brothersbig SistersJacksonville, FL | Youth mentoring program | $35K |
| Depaul SchoolJacksonville, FL | Special educationschool | $35K |
| Presbyterian Social MinistryJacksonville, FL | Clothing ministry | $35K |
| Greenwood SchoolJacksonville, FL | Special learning-guidance counselor | $30K |
| Jacksonville Speech HearingJacksonville, FL | Speech & hearing clinic support | $30K |
| Police Athletic League-ClayGreen Cove Springs, FL | Youth organization | $30K |
| Vision Is PricelessJacksonville, FL | Children eye screening and glasses | $30K |
| Boys Girls Club of NassauFernandina Beach, FL | After school program | $25K |
| Sanctuary on 8th StreetJacksonville, FL | After school program | $25K |
| Campsi Am SpecialJacksonville, FL | Camp for disabled children | $20K |
| Marathon HighPonte Vedra, FL | High school running program | $20K |
| Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC | Foundation resource group support | $10K |
| Ass'n of Fundraising ProfessionalsJacksonville, FL | Support philanthropy awareness | $2,500 |
By state: Florida 41 · North Carolina 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Jacksonville, Florida, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Statement 6 Deadlines: September 30 of grant year.
How much does Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $7.4M across 43 grants, a median of $55K.
Where does Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation Trust give?
Florida (41 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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