Godsey Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChattanooga, Tennessee · EIN 26-3915186 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$271K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$796K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
28% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Chattanooga, TN | General unrestricted | $140,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Chattanooga, TN | General unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Chattanooga, TN | General unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Graceway Chapel | Cleveland, TN | General unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Special Children | Chattanooga, TN | General unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Swannanoa First Baptist Church | Swannanoa, NC | General unrestricted | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $271,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $112,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521339349102947
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3915186
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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