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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 59-3455170

Godbold Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Tierra Verde, FL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 37 grants and $455,016 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships
1625 Oceanview Drive
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
(727) 567-5003
[email protected]
Form and materials
Applications are submitted online at www.sunshineopportunityscholarships.com. The applications gather basic information about the applicant (addresses, phone numbers, emails, test scores, GPA, colleges to which applicant has applied and/or has been accepted, special circumstances, a timeline of the five most important events in the applicant's life so far, parent/guardian education and employment history) a resume that includes academic honors and community service, a 500 word minimum essay, transcript from high school, letters of recommendation, and the applicant's expected family contribution to higher education.
Deadlines
The application deadline is March 1.
Restrictions
Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, must show evidence of having overcome significant obstacles in life, must demonstrate financial need (FAFSA report), must show involvement in the community through volunteer service and must be U.S citizens or permanent residents of the United States. In the selection process, preference will be given to students who are the first generation to attend college. Applicants must attend public or private high schools in specific geographic areas of Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina: the counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco in the Tampa Bay area of Florida; the cities of Florence and Marion in South Carolina, and the county of Avery in North Carolina.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $455,016

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $9,104,799

  • Tax year 2024

    $733,444

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $6,924,367

  • Tax year 2023

    $508,846

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $6,639,294

  • Tax year 2022

    $656,862

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $7,042,075

  • Tax year 2021

    $442,908

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $7,740,375

  • Tax year 2020

    $650,775

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $6,149,046

  • Tax year 2019

    $725,480

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $6,529,402

  • Tax year 2018

    $484,659

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $5,950,735

Grants paid in 2025

37 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Georgia Tech FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $123,866
  2. University of FloridaGainesville, FL

    Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university

    $59,375
  3. Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL

    Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university

    $53,125
  4. University of South FloridaTampa, FL

    Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university

    $50,000
  5. Starting Right NowTampa, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $40,625
  6. University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

    Assist financially needy high school seniors in the southeast attend a state university

    $12,500
  7. Elk River Helping HandsBanner Elk, NC

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $10,500
  8. United Way SuncoastTampa, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $10,250
  9. Yellow Mountain EnterprisesNewland, NC

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $10,000
  10. Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC

    Assist financially needy high school seniors in the southeast attend a state university

    $9,375
  11. 1st Presbyterian ChurchSt Petersburg, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $8,500
  12. Banner Elk PresbyterianBanner Elk, NC

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $8,000
  13. Compassion International IncColorado SPGS, CO

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $7,500
  14. Florida A&M UniversityTallahassee, FL

    Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university

    $6,250
  15. University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL

    Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university

    $6,250
  16. University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    Assist financially needy high school seniors in the southeast attend a state university

    $6,250
  17. Academy PrepSt Petersburg, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $5,000
  18. Boys & Girls Club of the PlateauCashiers, NC

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $5,000
  19. Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton, FL

    Assist financially needy high school seniors in the Tampa Bay area of FL attend a state university

    $3,125
  20. North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC

    Assist financially needy high school seniors in the southeast attend a state university

    $3,125
  21. Bill Edwards Foundation for the ArtsSt Petersburg, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $2,500
  22. Ready for LifeLargo, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $2,500
  23. Ycl Development ProgramTampa, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $2,500
  24. Anchilles InternationalNew York, NY

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $2,200
  25. The James Museum of Western & Wildlife ArtSt Petersburg, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $1,250
  26. St Anthony's Hospital FoundationSt Petersburg, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $1,000
  27. Tampa Bay WatchSt Petersburg, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $1,000
  28. Greater Banner Elk Heritage FoundationBanner Elk, NC

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $500
  29. Les McRae Summer TheatreBanner Elk, NC

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $500
  30. Polywogs Charities IncSt Petersburg, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $500
  31. Alexander-Thorpe FundAtlanta, GA

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $500
  32. Perkinsville Baptist ChurchBoone, NC

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $500
  33. Museum of Fine ArtsSt Petersburg, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $300
  34. Duke Cancer CenterDurham, NC

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $250
  35. Ruth Eckerd HallClearwater, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $200
  36. Fairmont ElementaryJohnson City, TN

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $100
  37. St Raphael Catholic ChurchSt Petersburg, FL

    Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education4 grants $141,36680% of the total
  2. Human services2 grants $13,0007% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $11,2506% of the total
  4. International aid1 grant $7,5004% of the total
  5. Arts and culture2 grants $2,7002% of the total
  6. Environment1 grant $1,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida20 grants $254,350
  2. Georgia2 grants $124,366
  3. North Carolina12 grants $66,500
  4. Colorado1 grant $7,500
  5. New York1 grant $2,200
  6. Tennessee1 grant $100

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Francis GodboldPresident Hours 2Pay $0
  • John GodboldVice Pres Hours 1Pay $0
  • Laura BlairVice Pres Hours 1Pay $0
  • Elizabeth GodboldSecretary Hours 2Pay $0
  • Francis GodboldTreasurer Hours 2Pay $0

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