Pacific Dental Services Foundation
Accepts applications
Pacific Dental Services Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $342,051 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$342,051
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$3.0 million
How to apply
| Contact | Joanna Rodgers 17000 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (714) 845-8500, pdsfoundation@pacden.com |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted either in written form (on 8.5" x 11") or by email to pdsfoundation@pacden.com. Applications should include - 1) name, address, telephone number and web site of requesting organization. 2) copy of most recent two years' independent auditors' report on requesting organization, if available. 3) a description of charitable activities for which grant is requested, including location. 4) persons or causes benefited by the activities. 5) amount and date(s) of requested grant(s). 6) information about prior charitable activities of the requesting organization. 7) contact information (address, phone # and email) of individual submitting request. |
| Deadlines | At least 6 months prior to requested date |
| Restrictions | Requested grants and awards must be consistent with the foundation's charitable purpose |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pacific Dental Services Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $200,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $58,903 |
| California | 2 | $42,031 |
| Washington | 2 | $6,916 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,701 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleidoscope Group | Scholarship | $200,000 |
| Concorde Career Colleges Inc | Scholarship | $52,969 |
| United Education Institute | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| US Department of Education - Ed Financial | Scholarship | $12,031 |
| Carrington College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Herzing University LTD | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| North West College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach State College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Pima Medical Institute | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ross Education Holdings Inc | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| The College of Health Care Professions | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Southeastern Technical Institute | Scholarship | $4,701 |
| Advanced Dental Assisting Training School | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Clover Park Technical College | Scholarship | $1,916 |
| Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp | Scholarship | $934 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Thorne
- Dr Jack Dillenberg
- Dr Carolyn Ghazal
- Joanna Rodgers
- Dr Lynda Watanabe
- Michael Le
Questions people ask
Does Pacific Dental Services Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: At least 6 months prior to requested date.
How much does Pacific Dental Services Foundation give?
$342,051 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Pacific Dental Services Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Thorne (Chairman), Dr Jack Dillenberg (Emeritus Director), Dr Carolyn Ghazal (Director) and Joanna Rodgers (Co-Chairperson) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Pacific Dental Services Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.