Dodge Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dodge Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$98,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
33% 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 | $255,000 | 9 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 7 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $98,000 | 7 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Dodge Family 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $98,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | General | $35,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | General | $25,000 |
| Lancaster Country Day School | General | $12,000 |
| Fulton Opera House | General | $10,000 |
| The Hourglass Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Milagro House | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | Emergency hardship one-time grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur B Dodge III
Questions people ask
Does Dodge Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dodge Family Foundation give?
$98,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dodge Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur B Dodge III (President).