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Fred And Mary Godley Family Foundation

Annual Giving
$0.8M
Grant Range
$100K - $0.2M

Fred And Mary Godley Family Foundation

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $800,000
  • Success Rate: Not publicly available
  • Decision Time: Not publicly available
  • Grant Range: $100,000 - $200,000 (based on recent grants)
  • Geographic Focus: Primarily Virginia-based organizations

Contact Details

  • Phone: (434) 977-4420
  • Address: C/O Silvercrest 230 Sq, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • Website: Not available
  • Email: Not publicly available

Overview

The Fred And Mary Godley Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2012 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia. With total assets of approximately $39.5 million as of 2024, the foundation distributes approximately $800,000 annually in charitable grants. The foundation operates as a traditional private grantmaking foundation, focusing on supporting various charitable organizations primarily in Virginia. Recent financial data shows the foundation received significant contributions of over $27 million in 2024, indicating strong ongoing support from the founding family.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

Based on recent grant data:

  • General Operating Support: $100,000 - $200,000 (unrestricted grants to support organizations' general activities)

Priority Areas

Recent grants indicate support for:

  • Children and youth services
  • Education initiatives
  • International development (particularly Haiti-focused programs)

What They Don't Fund

Information not publicly available

Governance and Leadership

President: Robert M Godley

  • Serves without compensation
  • Responsible for foundation operations and grant decisions

Additional trustees and officers not publicly disclosed.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This funder does not have a public application process. Grants appear to be made at the discretion of the foundation's trustees based on pre-existing relationships or trustee interests.

Decision Timeline

Not publicly available - decisions likely made at regular board meetings

Success Rates

Not publicly available

Reapplication Policy

Not publicly available

Application Success Factors

Based on recent grant patterns:

  • The foundation appears to favor organizations with established track records
  • Multi-year relationships seem common based on grant patterns
  • Organizations serving children and youth may have an advantage
  • International development work, particularly in Haiti, aligns with foundation interests

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • This is a private family foundation without a public application process
  • Grants typically range from $100,000 to $200,000
  • The foundation makes approximately 19 grants per year
  • Focus appears to be on children's services, education, and international development
  • Building relationships with trustees would be essential for consideration
  • The foundation has significant assets and appears to be growing its endowment

References

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