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

• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Fred And Mary Godley Family Foundation (accessed December 31, 2025) https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/456465021
• CauseIQ Foundation Profile (accessed December 31, 2025) https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/fred-and-mary-godley-family-foundation,456465021/