Private foundation · EIN 26-1755683 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dodge Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $98K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$98K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 6 of 7 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nantucket Cottage HospitalLancaster, PAGeneral$35K
St James Episcopal ChurchLancaster, PAGeneral$25K
Lancaster Country Day SchoolLancaster, PAGeneral$12K
Fulton Opera HouseLancaster, PAGeneral$10K
The Hourglass FoundationLancaster, PAGeneral$10K
Milagro HouseLancaster, PAGeneral$5,000

About this foundation

Dodge Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Arthur Byron Dodge 3rd, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Dodge Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dodge Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $98K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Dodge Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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