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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 39-1694304

Dodson Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Inverness, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 88 grants and $3.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $3,310,000

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $24,499,500

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,710,000

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $27,303,467

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,110,000

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $29,215,834

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,110,000

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $30,720,773

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,850,000

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $31,939,552

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,700,000

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $31,243,808

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,550,000

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $31,986,166

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,550,000

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $31,949,523

Grants paid in 2025

88 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Ithaca School DistrictRichland Center, WI

    Louis-dodson scholarship

    $260,000
  2. Indiana University FoundationBloomington, IN

    Dodson family scholarship fund

    $175,000
  3. Good Samaritans of Garland TexasGarland, TX

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $100,000
  4. Home of the MotherGig Harbor, WA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $100,000
  5. Lee Health Foundationkids Minds MatterFt Myers, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $100,000
  6. North Texas Food BankPlano, TX

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $100,000
  7. United States Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeColorado Springs, CO

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $100,000
  8. Wilkinson CenterDallas, TX

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $100,000
  9. Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of AmericaNew York, NY

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $75,000
  10. Hazeldon Betty Ford FoundationCenter City, MN

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $75,000
  11. Arizona Animal Welfare LeguePhoenix, AZ

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $60,000
  12. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  13. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater ScottsdaleScottsdale, AZ

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  14. Catholic Housing Services of Western WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  15. Central Arizona Shelter ServicesPhoenix, AZ

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  16. Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, IL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  17. Focus Mission FoundationGolden, CO

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  18. Happily Ever After LeagueScottsdale, AZ

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  19. Overlake Medical Center FoundationBellevue, WA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  20. PelotoniaColumbus, OH

    Cancer research

    $50,000
  21. Pontifical College JosephinumColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  22. St Catherine UniversityMinneapolis, MN

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  23. St Colettas of Illinois FoundationTinley Park, IL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  24. St Mary's Food Bank AlliancePhoenix, AZ

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  25. The Stew PotDallas, TX

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  26. Uw-Stout Foundation and Alumni AssociationMenomonie, WI

    Scholarships

    $50,000
  27. White Rock Center of HopeDallas, TX

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $50,000
  28. Cafe of LifeBonita SPGS, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $40,000
  29. Community CooperativeFort Myers, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $40,000
  30. St Matthews HouseNaples, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $40,000
  31. Alzheimers Support NetworkNaples, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $30,000
  32. Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties IncFt Myers, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $30,000
  33. Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest FloridaFort Myers, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $30,000
  34. Lee Health FoundationFt Myers, FL

    Cancer clinic

    $30,000
  35. Maggies Place ArizonaPhoenix, AZ

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $30,000
  36. New Horizons of Southwest FloridaNaples, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $30,000
  37. Village TheatreIssaquah, WA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $30,000
  38. Youth HavenNaples, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $30,000
  39. 3W Medical for WomenSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  40. American Logistics Aid NetworkLakeland, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  41. Aquinas Classical AcademyBremerton, WA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  42. Ascention Illinois FoundationElk Grove Village, IL

    Behavioral health

    $25,000
  43. Benedictine Daughters of the Divine WillMaryville, TN

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  44. Benedictines of Divine WillMaryville, TN

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  45. Cornerstone of HopeIndependence, OH

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  46. Dallas Fort Worth Pug Rescue ClubGrapevine, TX

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  47. Dominican Friars of the Province of St JosephNew York, NY

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  48. Friends at Mary's PlaceSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  49. Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter & RescueCasa Grande, AZ

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  50. Girls on the Run-ChicagoChicago, IL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  51. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Scholarships

    $25,000
  52. Issaquah Food & Clothing BankIssaquah, WA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  53. Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio IncColumbus, OH

    Food pantry

    $25,000
  54. Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio IncColumbus, OH

    Choices

    $25,000
  55. Matthias AcademyBristol, WI

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  56. Miami University FoundationOxford, OH

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  57. Partners for Our CommunitiesPalatine, IL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  58. Sharing Life Community OutreachMesquite, TX

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  59. University School of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  60. University Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WI

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $25,000
  61. Uwm FoundationMilwaukee, WI

    Business school

    $25,000
  62. Art with A HeartBaltimore, MD

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $20,000
  63. Bonita Bay Veterans CouncilBonita SPGS, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $20,000
  64. Florida Lions Eye ClinicBonita SPGS, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $20,000
  65. Hearts and Homes for VeteransFort Myers, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $20,000
  66. Naples Therapeutic Riding CtrNaples, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $20,000
  67. Peter Frates Family FoundationBeverly, MA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $20,000
  68. Association of St Lawrence Communita Cenacolo AmericaJacksonville, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $15,000
  69. Dallas Arboretum & Botanical SocietyDallas, TX

    STEM education program

    $15,000
  70. Feed My Starving ChildrenCoon Rapids, MN

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $15,000
  71. Immaculate Conception Catholic ChurchColumbus, OH

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $15,000
  72. Seatlle Childrens Hospital FoundationSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $12,500
  73. Advance the FaithNaples, FL

    Florida foster youth homes

    $10,000
  74. Artworx LALos Angeles, CA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $10,000
  75. Cristo Rey Seattle High SchoolSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $10,000
  76. Fallen Feathers Rescue Rehabilitation Education CorpPeoria, AZ

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $10,000
  77. Ferguson Road InitiativeDallas, TX

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $10,000
  78. Healthnetwork FoundationCleveland, OH

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $10,000
  79. McDonogh SchoolOwings Mills, MD

    Scholarships

    $10,000
  80. North Naples ChurchNaples, FL

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $10,000
  81. Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $10,000
  82. University of Oklahoma FoundationNorman, OK

    James and jeannie dodson heritage endowment

    $10,000
  83. Wyoming Catholic CollegeLander, WY

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $10,000
  84. Loyola High School of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $7,500
  85. Elizabeth HousePasadena, CA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $5,000
  86. Five Acres - the Boys and Girls' Aid Society of Los Angeles CountyAltadena, CA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $5,000
  87. Flintridge CenterPasadena, CA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $5,000
  88. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterSeattle, WA

    Unrestricted charitable grant

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education13 grants $525,00031% of the total
  2. Human services13 grants $405,00024% of the total
  3. Housing and shelter4 grants $180,00010% of the total
  4. Religion2 grants $150,0009% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation2 grants $125,0007% of the total
  6. Health4 grants $115,0007% of the total
  7. 8 other causes10 grants $220,00013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida18 grants $540,000
  2. Texas9 grants $475,000
  3. Wisconsin6 grants $410,000
  4. Arizona8 grants $325,000
  5. Ohio9 grants $325,000
  6. Washington10 grants $257,500
  7. Illinois6 grants $225,000
  8. Indiana1 grant $175,000
  9. Colorado2 grants $150,000
  10. Minnesota3 grants $140,000

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • J Michael DodsonDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $50,000
  • Cynthia L GardnerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mark R DodsonDIRECTOR, TREASURER Hours 3Pay $100,000
  • Mary MolofskyDIRECTOR, SECRETARY, VP Hours 3Pay $15,000
  • Susan Dodson WollwertDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert DodsonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Timothy G SchallyASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0

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