Private foundation · EIN 85-3582772 · Southfield, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert B and Sarah S Dodge 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $366K total, median $7,500. 93% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$366K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in MI
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Christ Child SocietyClawson, MIGeneral fund$100K
Christ Child SocietyClawson, MIGeneral fund$100K
Vista MariaDearborn Heights, MIGeneral fund$80K
The PlayersDetroit, MIEndowment fund$37K
Raquet Up DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral fund$11K
Golden Retreiver RescueAuburn Hills, MIGeneral fund$10K
Maryn MantleSouthfield, MIGeneral fund$10K
CcsClawson, MIGeneral fund$5,000
LeukemiaWashington, DCGeneral fund$5,000
Udj Dads ClubDetroit, MIGeneral fund$2,530
Detroit Public TheaterDetroit, MIGeneral fund$2,000
Archdiocese of DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral fund$1,500
UofdDetroit, MIGeneral fund$1,250
ImpactPetoskey, MIGeneral fund$1,133

By state: Michigan 13 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Robert B and Sarah S Dodge Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Southfield, Michigan, administered in care of Robert B Dodge, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Robert B and Sarah S Dodge Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Robert B and Sarah S Dodge Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $366K across 14 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Robert B and Sarah S Dodge Foundation give?

Michigan (13 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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