William Jesse Godwin Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWhitesboro, Texas · EIN 75-6036128 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM JESS GODWIN FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 739, WHITESBORO TX 76273 |
| Phone | 9035646695 |
| Form and materials | LETTER TO REQUEST FUNDS. INCLUDE PROOF OF NON-PROFIT STATUS OR NAME OF GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS OF WEST GRAYSON COUNTY, TEXAS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Whitesboro | Whitesboro, TX | Update park | $22,776 |
| First Baptist Church | Whitesboro, TX | Benevolence | $5,000 |
| Grayson County College | Denison, TX | Academic scholarship | $5,000 |
| City of Tioga | Tioga, TX | Purchase of K9 unit | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | Academic scholarship | $2,500 |
| Collinsville Cemetery Association | Collinsville, TX | Grounds keeping | $2,000 |
| Collinsville Church of Christ | Collinsville, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($12,850). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,126 | 10 |
| 2024 | $37,485 | 8 |
| 2023 | $22,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611019349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6036128
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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