Private foundation · EIN 81-0793649 · Bothell, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Geraldine Godfrey 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: 28 grants paid, $259K total, median $8,750. 46% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$259K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in WA
46%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterSeattle, WAUnrestricted$40K
Washington Women in NeedKirkland, WAUnrestricted$30K
Treehouse of WaSeattle, WAUnrestricted$15K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZUnrestricted$15K
Friends of YouthKirkland, WAUnrestricted$15K
Catholic Community ServicesTacoma, WAUnrestricted$10K
Cato InstitueWashington, DCUnrestricted$10K
Child HavenSeattle, WAUnrestricted$10K
Fulcrum FoundationSeattle, WAUnrestricted$10K
Seattle Children's FoundationSeattle, WAUnrestricted$10K
Shriner's HospitalTampa, FLUnrestricted$10K
St Jude's Children's HospitalMemphis, TNUnrestricted$10K
Tunnels to TowersWashington, WAUnrestricted$10K
Books and Bricks GlobalSeattle, WAUnrestricted$10K
Judicial WatchWashington, DCUnrestricted$7,500
Boys and Girls Club of Skagit CountyMount Vernon, WAUnrestricted$5,000
Gmuf-Mercatus CenterPittsburgh, PAUnrestricted$5,000
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GAUnrestricted$5,000
HopelinkRedmond, WAUnrestricted$5,000
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
The Intercollegiate Studies Institute IncWilmington, DEUnrestricted$5,000
Young America's FoundationReston, VAUnrestricted$5,000
Crista MinistriesSeattle, WAUnrestricted$5,000
Media Research CenterHerndon, VAUnrestricted$2,000
American CornerstoneWashington, DCUnrestricted$1,000
David Horowitz Freedom CenterSherman Oaks, CAUnrestricted$1,000
National Police AssociationIndianapolis, INUnrestricted$1,000
FIRST Air Force One FoundationBridgewater, VAUnrestricted$1,000

By state: Washington 13 · District of Columbia 4 · Arizona 1 · Florida 1 · Tennessee 1 · Virginia 3

About this foundation

James and Geraldine Godfrey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bothell, Washington, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 James and Geraldine Godfrey 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 James and Geraldine Godfrey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $259K across 28 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does James and Geraldine Godfrey Foundation give?

Washington (13 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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