How to apply
Letter request Contact: J Wiley Ellis Co Jaime Kossman, 24 Oglethorpe Prof Blvd 3rd Fl, Savannah, Ga, 9122339700 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hodge Memorial Day Care CSavannah, GA | Provide day care for working mothers | $100K |
| Chatham Savannah Authority HomelessSavannah, GA | Financial assistance | $40K |
| East Savannah UnitedSavannah, GA | Support | $25K |
| Savannah PhilharmonicSavannah, GA | Financial assistance | $25K |
| Hospice Savannah IncSavannah, GA | Support | $25K |
| Frank Callen Boys & Girls ClubSavannah, GA | Support | $12K |
| Safe ShelterSavannah, GA | Financial assistance | $10K |
| Wilderness SoutheastSavannah, GA | Financial assistance | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of South GaSavannah, GA | Support | $5,000 |
| Coastal Georgia Council Boy ScoutsSavannah, GA | Financial assistance | $5,000 |
About this foundation
Hodge Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Savannah, Georgia, administered in care of J Wiley Ellis, tax-exempt since 1965. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Hodge Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter request Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Hodge Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $252K across 10 grants, a median of $19K.
Where does Hodge Foundation Inc give?
Georgia (10 grants), per its latest filing.
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