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Dodson Foundation Inc

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Inverness, Illinois · EIN 39-1694304 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$3.3M
Organizations funded88
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$40.4M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Education19
  • Human Services13
  • Health5
  • Housing4
  • Arts & Culture3
  • Food Assistance3

Where it gives

93% of grants went outside Illinois.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Ithaca School DistrictRichland Center, WILouis-Dodson scholarship$260,000
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INDodson family scholarship fund$175,000
Good Samaritans of Garland TexasGarland, TXUnrestricted charitable grant$100,000
Home of the MotherWorthington, OHUnrestricted charitable grant$100,000
Lee Health Foundationkids Minds MatterFt Myers, FLUnrestricted charitable grant$100,000
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXUnrestricted charitable grant$100,000
United States Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeSprings, COUnrestricted charitable grant$100,000
Wilkinson CenterDallas, TXUnrestricted charitable grant$100,000
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of AmericaNew York, NYUnrestricted charitable grant$75,000
Hazeldon Betty Ford FoundationCenter City, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$75,000
Arizona Animal Welfare LeguePhoenix, AZUnrestricted charitable grant$60,000
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater ScottsdaleScottsdale, AZUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
Catholic Housing Services of Western WashingtonSeattle, WAUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
Central Arizona Shelter ServicesPhoenix, AZUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
Focus Mission FoundationGolden, COUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
Happily Ever After LeagueScottsdale, AZUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
Overlake Medical Center FoundationBellevue, WAUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
PelotoniaColumbus, OHCancer research$50,000
Pontifical College JosephinumColumbus, OHUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
St Catherine UniversityMinneapolis, MNUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
St Colettas of Illinois FoundationTinley Park, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
St Mary's Food Bank AlliancePhoenix, AZUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
The Stew PotDallas, TXUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
Uw-Stout Foundation and Alumni AssociationMenomonie, WIScholarships$50,000
White Rock Center of HopeDallas, TXUnrestricted charitable grant$50,000
Cafe of LifeBonita Springs, FLUnrestricted charitable grant$40,000
Community CooperativeFt Myers, FLUnrestricted charitable grant$40,000
St Matthews HouseNaples, FLUnrestricted charitable grant$40,000
Alzheimers Support NetworkNaples, FLUnrestricted charitable grant$30,000
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties IncFt Myers, FLUnrestricted charitable grant$30,000
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest FloridaFort Myers, FLUnrestricted charitable grant$30,000
Lee Health FoundationFt Myers, FLCancer clinic$30,000
Maggies Place ArizonaPhoenix, AZUnrestricted charitable grant$30,000
New Horizons of Southwest FloridaNaples, FLUnrestricted charitable grant$30,000
Village TheatreIssaquah, WAUnrestricted charitable grant$30,000
Youth HavenNaples, FLUnrestricted charitable grant$30,000
3W Medical for WomenSeattle, WAUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
American Logistics Aid NetworkLakeland, FLUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Aquinas Classical AcademyBremerton, WAUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Ascention Illinois FoundationElk Grove Village, ILBehavioral health$25,000
Benedictine Daughters of the Divine WillMaryville, TNUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Benedictines of Divine WillMaryville, TNUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Cornerstone of HopeIndependence, OHUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Dallas Fort Worth Pug Rescue ClubGrapevine, TXUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Dominican Friars of the Province of St JosephNew York, NYUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Friends at Mary's PlaceSeattle, WAUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Friends of Pinal County Animal Shelter & RescueCasa Grande, AZUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Girls on the Run-ChicagoChicago, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIScholarships$25,000
Issaquah Food & Clothing BankIssaquah, WAUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio IncColumbus, OHFood pantry$25,000
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio IncColumbus, OHChoices$25,000
Matthias AcademyBristol, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Miami University FoundationSt Oxford, OHUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Partners for Our CommunitiesPalatine, ILUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
Sharing Life Community OutreachMesquite, TXUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
University School of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000
University Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WIUnrestricted charitable grant$25,000

Showing the 60 largest of 88 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$3,310,00088
2024$2,710,00082
2023$2,110,00073

Sources

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