Private foundation · EIN 81-4622022 · Bryan, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John and Sally Godfrey 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: 12 grants paid, $351K total, median $8,750. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$351K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Scotty's House - Child Advocacy CenterBryan, TXCharitable purposes$219K
12th Man FoundationCollege Station, TXCharitable purposes$32K
Scotty's House - Raise the Paw MatchBryan, TXCharitable purposes$30K
Ut Austin Briscoe Center for American HistoryAustin, TXCharitable purposes$25K
Brazos Valley Museum of Natural HistoryBryan, TXCharitable purposes$10K
Bryan Choir BoosterBryan, TXCharitable purposes$10K
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXCharitable purposes$7,500
Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas IncAustin, TXCharitable purposes$5,000
St Andrews Episcopal ChurchBryan, TXCharitable purposes$5,000
Bryan Isd Education FoundationBryan, TXCharitable purposes$2,500
Scotty's House - Women of CourageBryan, TXCharitable purposes$2,500
The Salvation ArmyBryan, TXCharitable purposes$2,500

About this foundation

John and Sally Godfrey Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bryan, Texas, 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 John and Sally Godfrey 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 John and Sally Godfrey Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $351K across 12 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does John and Sally Godfrey Family Foundation give?

Texas (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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