The James and Geraldine Godfrey Foundation
Invitation OnlyBothell, Washington · EIN 81-0793649 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$258K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$7.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
53% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Washington Women in Need | Kirkland, WA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Treehouse of Wa | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Friends of Youth | Kirkland, WA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | Tacoma, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cato Institue | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Child Haven | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Fulcrum Foundation | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Seattle Children's Foundation | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Washington, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Books and Bricks Global | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Skagit County | Mount Vernon, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gmuf-Mercatus Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hopelink | Redmond, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington DC, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | Wilmington, DE | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crista Ministries | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Media Research Center | Herndon, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| American Cornerstone | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center | Sherman Oaks, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Police Association | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| First Air Force One Foundation | Bridgewater, VA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $258,500 | 28 |
| 2024 | $205,400 | 34 |
| 2023 | $207,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621429349100312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0793649
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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