Dodson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Dodson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Inverness, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.3 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $260,000. 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$40.4 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
28% 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 | $2.1 million | 73 | $35.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 82 | $38.4 million |
| 2025 | $3.3 million | 88 | $40.4 million |
How to apply
Dodson Foundation Inc 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 Dodson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 18 | $540,000 |
| Texas | 9 | $475,000 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $410,000 |
| Ohio | 9 | $325,000 |
| Arizona | 8 | $325,000 |
| Washington | 10 | $257,500 |
| Illinois | 6 | $225,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $175,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $150,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $140,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca School District | Louis-dodson scholarship | $260,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Dodson family scholarship fund | $175,000 |
| Good Samaritans of Garland Texas | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Home of the Mother | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Lee Health Foundationkids Minds Matter | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Wilkinson Center | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75,000 |
| Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75,000 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare Legue | Unrestricted charitable grant | $60,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Central Arizona Shelter Services | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Focus Mission Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Happily Ever After League | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Overlake Medical Center Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Pelotonia | Cancer research | $50,000 |
| Pontifical College Josephinum | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| St Catherine University | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| St Colettas of Illinois Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| The Stew Pot | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Uw-Stout Foundation and Alumni Association | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| White Rock Center of Hope | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Cafe of Life | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| Community Cooperative | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| St Matthews House | Unrestricted charitable grant | $40,000 |
| Alzheimers Support Network | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation | Cancer clinic | $30,000 |
| Maggies Place Arizona | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| New Horizons of Southwest Florida | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Village Theatre | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Youth Haven | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| 3W Medical for Women | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| American Logistics Aid Network | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Michael Dodson
- Cynthia L Gardner
- Mark R Dodson
- Mary Molofsky
- Susan Dodson Wollwert
- Robert Dodson
- Timothy G Schally
Questions people ask
Does Dodson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dodson Foundation Inc give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2025, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Dodson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists J Michael Dodson (Director, President), Cynthia L Gardner (Director), Mark R Dodson (Director, Treasurer) and Mary Molofsky (Director, Secretary, VP) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Dodson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.