Dodge Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Dodge Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Mechanicsville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,736 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $20,736. 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$85,736
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$20,736
- Assets$848,890
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $87,500 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $87,500 | 10 | $880,617 |
| 2024 | $85,736 | 11 | $848,890 |
How to apply
Dodge Charitable Trust 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 Dodge Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $45,736 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College of Maryland Foundation Inc | Support for historical education | $20,736 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | Support for art history education | $15,000 |
| Antique Boat Museum | Historic preservation | $7,000 |
| Accokeek Foundation | Support of education & conservation | $6,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Saving the bay | $6,000 |
| Deep Springs College | Support for education | $6,000 |
| The Phi Beta Kappa Society | Champion educ in liberal art/science | $6,000 |
| Davis Center for Russian Studies | Historical education | $6,000 |
| Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay | Saving the bay | $5,000 |
| Historic St Mary's City FDTN | Historic preservation | $5,000 |
| St Mary's County Historical Society | Support for historical education | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Ruyle Dodge
- Richard J Medalie
Questions people ask
Does Dodge Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dodge Charitable Trust give?
$85,736 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Dodge Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy Ruyle Dodge (Trustee) and Richard J Medalie (Director).
What does Dodge Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.