Goddard Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLoves Park, Illinois · EIN 36-3499047 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$125K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
56% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Policy Institute | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | General purposes | $10,000 |
| National Foundation for Gun Rights | Springfield, VA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Educational | $10,000 |
| United Way of Rock River Valley | Rockford, IL | To provide services for people | $10,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | Washington, DC | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Washington, DC | Educational | $5,000 |
| Middle Creek Church | Winnebago, IL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Rockford University | Rockford, IL | Charter annual fund | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Ranson W, WV | General purposes | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Pheonix, AZ | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Wesley Willows | Rockford, IL | Good samaritan fund | $5,000 |
| The University of the South | Sewanee, TN | Educational | $3,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General purposes | $3,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Arlington, VA | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Macular Degeneration | Clarksburg, MD | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Rock House Kids | Rockford, IL | To provide support | $2,000 |
| Rockford Symphony Orchestra | Rockford, IL | To provide musical programs | $2,000 |
| Shattuck - St Mary's School | Faribault, MN | Educational | $2,000 |
| Shelter Care Ministries | Rockford, IL | To provide shelter to families | $2,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Ophthalmology | Madison, WI | Opthamology research | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Philadelphia, PA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | Merrifield, VA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | Endowment campaign | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Coronado | Rockford, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Peterson Meadows Endowment Fund | Rockford, IL | Endowment fund | $1,000 |
| The Rotary Foundation | Chicago, IL | To provide services for people | $1,000 |
| Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum | Rockford, IL | Museum | $1,000 |
| The Epoch Times | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $104,300 | 25 |
| 2023 | $121,500 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641669349100679
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3499047
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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