Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 88 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca School DistrictRichland Center, WI | Louis-dodson scholarship | $260K |
| Indiana University FoundationBloomington, IN | Dodson family scholarship fund | $175K |
| Good Samaritans of Garland TexasGarland, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100K |
| Home of the MotherWorthington, OH | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100K |
| Lee Health Foundationkids Minds MatterFort Myers, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100K |
| North Texas Food BankPlano, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100K |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeSprings, CO | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100K |
| Wilkinson CenterDallas, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100K |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of AmericaNew York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75K |
| Hazeldon Betty Ford FoundationCenter City, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75K |
| Arizona Animal Welfare LeguePhoenix, AZ | Unrestricted charitable grant | $60K |
| Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater ScottsdaleScottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Catholic Housing Services of Western WashingtonSeattle, WA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Central Arizona Shelter ServicesPhoenix, AZ | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, IL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Focus Mission FoundationGolden, CO | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Happily Ever After LeagueScottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Overlake Medical Center FoundationBellevue, WA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| PelotoniaColumbus, OH | Cancer research | $50K |
| Pontifical College JosephinumColumbus, OH | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| St Catherine UniversityMinneapolis, MN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| St Colettas of Illinois FoundationTinley Park, IL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| St Mary's Food Bank AlliancePhoenix, AZ | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| The Stew PotDallas, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Uw-Stout Foundation and Alumni AssociationMenomonie, WI | Scholarships | $50K |
| White Rock Center of HopeDallas, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50K |
| Cafe of LifeBonita Springs, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40K |
| Community CooperativeFort Myers, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40K |
| St Matthews HouseNaples, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40K |
| Alzheimers Support NetworkNaples, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30K |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties IncFort Myers, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30K |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest FloridaFort Myers, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30K |
| Lee Health FoundationFort Myers, FL | Cancer clinic | $30K |
| Maggies Place ArizonaPhoenix, AZ | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30K |
| New Horizons of Southwest FloridaNaples, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30K |
| Village TheatreIssaquah, WA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30K |
| Youth HavenNaples, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30K |
| 3w Medical for WomenSeattle, WA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| American Logistics Aid NetworkLakeland, FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Aquinas Classical AcademyBremerton, WA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Ascention Illinois FoundationElk Grove Village, IL | Behavioral health | $25K |
| Benedictine Daughters of the Divine WillMaryville, TN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Benedictines of Divine WillMaryville, TN | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Cornerstone of HopeIndependence, OH | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Dallas Fort Worth Pug Rescue ClubGrapevine, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Dominican Friars of the Province of St JosephNew York, NY | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Friends at Mary's PlaceSeattle, WA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter & RescueCASA Grande, AZ | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Girls on the Run-ChicagoChicago, IL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI | Scholarships | $25K |
| Issaquah Food & Clothing BankIssaquah, WA | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio IncColumbus, OH | Food pantry | $25K |
| Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio IncColumbus, OH | Choices | $25K |
| Matthias AcademyBristol, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Miami University FoundationSt Oxford, OH | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Partners for Our CommunitiesPalatine, IL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| Sharing Life Community OutreachMesquite, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| University School of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
| University Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WI | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25K |
By state: Florida 18 · Texas 9 · Wisconsin 6 · Arizona 8 · Ohio 9 · Washington 10
About this foundation
Dodson Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Inverness, Illinois, administered in care of Mark R Dodson, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Dodson Foundation Inc 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 Dodson Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $3.3M across 88 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Dodson Foundation Inc give?
Florida (18 grants), Texas (9 grants), Wisconsin (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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