David D Dodge Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David D Dodge Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,200 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,200
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$27,356
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,115 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,250 | 11 | $9,582 |
| 2024 | $46,115 | 16 | $11,264 |
| 2025 | $47,200 | 22 | $27,356 |
How to apply
David D Dodge Foundation 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.
What David D Dodge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $13,500 |
| Alabama | 3 | $13,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $10,200 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,500 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | To support SPLC's litigation work | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | To support HRW Iran project | $5,000 |
| University of Richmond | To support the SKS Book Project | $5,000 |
| Execution Intervention Project | To support the EIP Nitrogen Gas Book Project | $2,700 |
| Death Penalty Action | To support DPA Execution Protest Project | $2,500 |
| Execution Intervention Project | To support the Spiritual Accompaniment Project | $2,500 |
| Freedom of the Press Foundation | To support SecureDrop | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Execution Intervention Project | To support the Nitrogen Book Project | $2,000 |
| Execution Intervention Project | To support the EIP Nitrogen Gas Book Project | $2,000 |
| University of Richmond | To support the SKS Book Project | $1,500 |
| Death Penalty Action | To support the Execution Crisis Fund | $1,000 |
| Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty I | To support the MSW Student Internship Project | $1,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | To support Yemen work | $1,000 |
| Project Hope to Abolish the Death Penalty | To support the Execution Avoidance Project | $1,000 |
| Project Sheluka | To support the Zambia Project | $1,000 |
| Razias Ray of Hope Foundation | To support the Special Student Project | $1,000 |
| South Carolinians for Alternatives to the Death Pe | To support the Community Organizing Project | $1,000 |
| Death Penalty Action | To support the For Whom the Bell Tolls Project | $500 |
| Death Penalty Action | To support the Execution Protest Project | $500 |
| Freedom of the Press Foundation | To support The Tracker | $500 |
| Project Sheluka | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David D Dodge
Questions people ask
Does David D Dodge Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David D Dodge Foundation give?
$47,200 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs David D Dodge Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David D Dodge (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does David D Dodge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and education.