Private foundation · Tierra Verde, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Godbold Foundation Inc.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $100
- Typical grant
- $100 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $100, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Washington County · plus 36 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $455,016
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $455K | $100 | 1 |
| 2024 | $733K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $509K | $750 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Sunshine Opportunity Scholarships · Tierra Verde · 7275675003 · nancy@sunshineopportunityscholarships.com
- What to send
- 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.
Next one: Mar 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- 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.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Francis GodboldPresident
- John GodboldVice pres
- Laura BlairVice pres
- Elizabeth GodboldSecretary
- Francis GodboldTreasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Elementary | Johnson City, Washington County | Contribution for charity's use in its programs & activities | $100 |