Private foundation · Tierra Verde, FL
Godbold Foundation Inc
Typical grant size
$500 – $5K – $34K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
34
Repeat grantees
15
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesThe application deadline is March 1.
ContactSunshine Opportunity Scholarships · 7275675003
MaterialsApplications 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.
RestrictionsApplicants 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.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Francis Godbold
President
John Godbold
Vice Pres
Laura Blair
Vice Pres
Elizabeth Godbold
Secretary
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
10.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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78
Total grants awarded
$5.6M
Total amount
$71K
Average grant
$725K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.