The Dods Foundation
Invitation OnlyHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 47-5440930 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $1,096,424 |
| Saint Louis School | Saint Louis, MO | General operations | $200,000 |
| Mid-Pacific Institute | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $100,000 |
| Dynamic Community Solutions | Waianae, HI | General operations | $50,000 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $50,000 |
| Straub Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $20,000 |
| Aloha United Way | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $10,000 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Child & Family Service | Ewa Beach, HI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Donkey Mill Art Center | Holualoa, HI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Public Radio | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Henry Kapono Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mediation Center of the Pacific | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Contemporary | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Opera Theatre | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Read to Me International Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,582,924 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,511,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349106003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5440930
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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