Godbold Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTierra Verde, Florida · EIN 59-3455170 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$455K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$3,125
Total assets$12.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $9,375.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
45% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $123,866 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university | $59,375 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university | $53,125 |
| University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university | $50,000 |
| Starting Right Now | Tampa, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $40,625 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the southeast attend a state university | $12,500 |
| Elk River Helping Hands | Banner Elk, NC | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $10,500 |
| United Way Suncoast | Tampa, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $10,250 |
| Yellow Mountain Enterprises | Newland, NC | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $10,000 |
| Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the southeast attend a state university | $9,375 |
| 1St Presbyterian Church | St Petersburg, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $8,500 |
| Banner Elk Presbyterian | Banner Elk, NC | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $8,000 |
| Compassion International Inc | Colorado Springs, CO | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $7,500 |
| Florida A&m University | Tallahassee, FL | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university | $6,250 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university | $6,250 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the southeast attend a state university | $6,250 |
| Academy Prep | St Petersburg, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau | Cashiers, NC | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $5,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university | $3,125 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Assist financially needy high school seniors in the southeast attend a state university | $3,125 |
| Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts | St Petersburg, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $2,500 |
| Ready for Life | Largo, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $2,500 |
| Ycl Development Program | Tampa, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $2,500 |
| Anchilles International | New York, NY | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $2,200 |
| The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art | St Petersburg, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $1,250 |
| St Anthony's Hospital Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $1,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch | Tierra Verde, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $1,000 |
| Greater Banner Elk Heritage Foundation | Banner Elk, NC | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $500 |
| Les Mcrae Summer Theatre | Banner Elk, NC | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $500 |
| Polywogs Charities Inc | Clearwater, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $500 |
| Alexander-Thorpe Fund | Atlanta, GA | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $500 |
| Perkinsville Baptist Church | Boone, NC | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $500 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | St Petersburg, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $300 |
| Duke Cancer Center | Durham, NC | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $250 |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall | Clearwater, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $200 |
| Fairmont Elementary | Johnson City, TN | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $100 |
| St Raphael Catholic Church | St Petersburg, FL | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $455,016 | 37 |
| 2024 | $733,444 | 34 |
| 2023 | $508,846 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611199349101246
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3455170
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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