Dodge Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Dodge Family Fund is a private foundation in Longmont, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $502,280 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$502,280
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$16,087
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $301,564 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $301,564 | 15 | $65,682 |
| 2024 | $502,280 | 17 | $16,087 |
How to apply
Dodge Family Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dodge Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $215,780 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $52,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vrain Valley Schools | To support enhancements to st. Vrain's p-teach program to encourage high school and college students to enter the early childhood education profession. | $50,000 |
| Leading for Children | To support lfc's implementation of a program to nurture leadership, advocacy, and belonging for women of color in early learning. | $50,000 |
| Families and Work Institute | To support the creation of training and tools on executive skills for learning and thriving for adolescence. | $50,000 |
| Dumbarton Arts and Education | Inspired child program - to build and strengthen inspired child's dancing with books program for early learners in the washington, dc area. | $45,000 |
| National Black Child Development in | To support the convening of the national village network institute with the goal of equipping leaders of color with skills to drive systemic change in black children's development. | $45,000 |
| Natl Assoc for Education of Young C | To support the participation of fellows, faculty, students and leaders from black colleges in the naeyc annual conference in nov 2024 in anaheim, ca. | $35,000 |
| Impact on Education | To support overall funding for the kindergarten bridge summer program and to fund scholarships for future preschool professionals. | $31,780 |
| Wild Plum Center for Young Children | To enable wild plum to sustain an effective mental health program and to support teachers to manage behavior and maintain a positive learning environment. | $30,000 |
| Early Learning Ventures | To support the early head start teacher retention and credential incentives. | $30,000 |
| Bullying Recovery Resource Center | To create and implement a bullying class for parents of K-12 students. | $25,000 |
| Children's Museum of No Colorado | To support the development of a new children's museum in loveland, co. | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Longmont Museum | To support the implementation of the museum's equitable access program. | $24,000 |
| Bright Beginnings | To support bright beginnings participation in arts programming in 13 residences provided by wolf trap. | $20,000 |
| World Forum Foundation | To support the early childhood wisdon initiatives: wofo global cafe and conferences to encourage and support younger early childhood professionals. | $15,000 |
| World Forum Foundation | To collect and disseminate video and written stories from distinguished elders in the early childhood education field to inform the next generation of early childhood leaders. | $15,000 |
| Reunion Sportive D'haiti | For general support the construction of kindergarten complex in roche-jabouin haiti and associated projects. | $7,500 |
| Kid Pan Alley | To support creative learning experience for students in grades 2 to 6 at several colorado elementary schools gained through songwriting programs. | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane T Dodge
- Lowell Dodge
- Shannon Dodge
- Karen Grace
- Allison Dodge
Questions people ask
Does Dodge Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dodge Family Fund give?
$502,280 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Dodge Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane T Dodge (President), Lowell Dodge (Executive Dir.), Shannon Dodge (Director) and Karen Grace (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dodge Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.