Godley Family Foundation
The Godley Family Foundation is a Rhode Island–based private grantmaking foundation focused on global health and environmental justice. The site lists leadership, contact details ([email protected] and a Saunderstown PO Box), and funded projects. The site also states it does not accept unsolicited proposals.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑ to large-sized nonprofit working in global health, environmental justice, or allied racial/gender equity fields with a proven program track record and established networks or intermediary relationships.
Good Fit
- • Clear program alignment with global health, climate/health, or environmental justice.
- • Established relationships with current grantees, intermediaries, or regional partners.
- • Capacity to manage grants in the $25K–$250K range and to report on general-purpose funding.
- • Regional presence in New England or proven national/international program work.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year covered 15 states and included international giving, with most dollars going outside Rhode Island and notable shares to Massachusetts and New York.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 27→31→37 distinct recipients across the three observed years, spanning health, environment, and equity organizations, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Although the website says unsolicited proposals are not accepted and funding is by preselection, the foundation added a measurable number of new grantees each year (9 new in 2023, 13 new in 2024), so unfamiliar applicants may gain access but typically via networks, referrals, or intermediary selection rather than open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
